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Retrofitting Foam Insulation on a Roof

June 21, 2018

Recommended reasons for removing a roof's shingles.
Scissors on the Job Site

June 21, 2018

Cutting housewrap and underlayment with scissors, faster and safer than with a knife.
Podcast Episode 119 — Great Moments and Safety

June 15, 2018

Truss roof framing, skylights, upgrading electrical outlets, breaking up and removing concrete, jointers, and built-ins over outlets.
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 code (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

The IRC has a table that 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 Roof Slope?

May 16, 2018

Three feet probably won't meet the 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.
Vent Flashing Done Right

May 8, 2018

Back up roof vent boots with flashing, counterflashing, and proper shingling to prevent leaks.
Better Boot Flashings Last Longer, Seal Better

May 8, 2018

If ordinary boot flashings are not durable, shouldn't we use better designed and manufactured ones?

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