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Rain Diverter Protects an Uncovered Exterior Entryway

November 14, 2018

A simple formed-metal strip fastened under asphalt roof shingles diverts rainwater sideways towards a gutter to keep the area below a little drier.
Through the Roof

August 21, 2018

Forty five minutes South of San Francisco there exists an entirely different world. Coastal Redwoods grow in quiet ravines where homes dot the sloping hillsides. I spotted this home while…
Podcast Episode 128 — Worst. Photo Shoot. Ever.

August 3, 2018

Air-sealing a standalone wet sauna, flashing a roof for a breezeway that has unparallel walls, and how to cover exterior insulation below the framing.
Seal Rake-Edge Shingles to Reduce Blow-offs

July 26, 2018

You can hand-seal the rake shingles down to the drip edge or use a double-sided roofing tape.
Podcast Episode 118 — Inches and Feet

June 8, 2018

More on the metric system, paint, humidity, sheds, and foundation work. Plus, when is it okay to work on your roof without shoes?
How to Make a Closed No-Cut Valley

June 5, 2018

Faster than and just as water-resistant as a closed-cut valley ... and it looks almost identical.
Ice Barriers Explained: What Materials Can You Use?

May 16, 2018

The IRC lists two options for an ice barrier, and others may be acceptable too
Ice Barriers Explained: Do You Need Them or Not?

May 16, 2018

An IRC table lists whether or not an ice barrier is required, but not all roofing requires an ice barrier, even in ice-dam territory
Ice Barriers Explained: How Far Up the Roof Slope?

May 16, 2018

Three feet probably won't meet code
A Guide to Better Boot Flashings

May 11, 2018

Use a better plumbing vent pipe boot flashing to last the lifetime of a new roof.

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