Journal of Light Construction: Roofing

Solar Skeptics

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 03:27:08 EST

Reader feedback on "Deck Mounting a Photovoltaic System"

Roof Rules

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:58:56 EST

Reader feedback on "Roofers Face Flood of New State Laws"

Good Idea

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:54:22 EST

Reader feedback on JLC's "Roof Truss Repair" Q&A

Low-Profile Sidewall Flashing

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:31:35 EST

A less obtrusive and more durable alternative to kick-out flashings

Rubber Roof

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:39:45 EST

EuroSlate and EuroShake roofing is made from recycled rubber tires

Ultimate Framer

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:42:01 EST

With the Chappell Master Framer, you can calculate cuts for complex roof frames

Roofer's Safety Equipment

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:41:12 EST

The Li'L Bucket of Safe-Tie has everything a worker needs to be OSHA-compliant up on the roof

Getting Started with TPO Roofing

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:58:17 EST

This tougher alternative to rubber membrane can be installed without adhesive

Roofing Underlayment

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:37:06 EST

Does the direction of the underlayment matter?

Solar-Powered Skylight

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:41:02 EST

Velux's Fresh Air Skylight uses a solar panel to recharge a battery-powered control system

Lightweight Roof Tiles

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:20:45 EST

Quarrix Composite Tiles weigh a lot less than concrete and clay and come in six colors

Skylift Roof Risers

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:40:24 EST

A simple way to add a patio roof cover

Don't Cut Historic Timbers

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:57:41 EST

A reader suggests a better way to strengthen an old roof

Homeowner Fights Town Rules On Roofing

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:12:30 EST

Can a town use zoning rules to require the use of wildfire-resistant roofing material? That’s the question at the heart of a lawsuit in Helena, Montana.

"Weeding Out the Weak": Blizzard Poses Risk of Roof Collapses

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:14:58 EST

Whether roofs fail depends on specifics of the weather — as well as on the special vulnerabilities of particular buildings.

Deck Mounting a Photovoltaic System

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:29:26 EST

With the right design, installation is straightforward and payback time is shorter than ever

Roofers face a flood of new state laws

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:13:38 EST

New legislation to curb "storm chasers" could make life more difficult for legitimate roofing contractors

Roof-Friendly Solar

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:00:47 EST

Certainteedís polycrystalline Apollo Solar Roofing is lighter than many similar products, the company says

Whatever Happened to 30# Felt?

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:37:09 EST

Asphalt-impregnated felt — aka tar paper — enjoyed a 100-year run as the preeminent roofing and siding underlayment.

Roof Truss Repair

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:51:19 EST

Field repairs should always be designed by an engineer