Metal Roofing

• Flashing a Chimney the Right Way (Subscriber content)

  A chimney specialist shows how to install flashing that will prevent leaks for the life of the chimney.

   

• Wood Shakes & Shingles (Subscriber content)

  They’re pretty to look at, but they may not last as long as expected unless installed properly and maintained.

   
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  Q&A: Removing & Preventing Asphalt Shingle Stains

  Q: The photo below shows unsightly black staining on asphalt roof shingles. This staining appears to be caused by a mildew or fungus. It is common in this area of eastern Virginia, which is rainy and humid in the spring, hot and humid in the summer, and warm and humid in the early fall. I have made...

   
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  Q&A: Flashing Where Roof Abuts Sidewall

  Q: What is the best way to detail the connection of a pitched roof abutting a sidewall?

   

• Flat Roof Repair Guide (Subscriber content)

  Diagnosing and fixing roof leaks takes detective work and knowledge of a wide range of materials. A roofing authority shares his experience.

   

• Q&A: Sealing Metal Roofs

  Q: How should metal roof panels be joined in high-wind areas to prevent water infiltration?

   

• Building Curved Dormers (Subscriber content)

  A custom builder tells how he makes curved-top dormers using standard framing and trim and a little carpenter’s ingenuity.

   

• Flashing the Tricky Spots (Subscriber content)

  Plan your flashing joints ahead of time. Two expert roofers describe how—for six tough residential flashing problems.

   

• Builder's Library

   

• Pre-Fab Products for Site-Built Homes (Subscriber content)

  Manufactured components aren’t limited to structural panels and trusses. Here’s a wide-ranging collection of factory-made items for interiors and exteriors.

   

• For What It's Worth

   

• Residential Tear-Offs (Subscriber content)

  Stripping roof shingles is no one’s idea of a good time. But this survey of roofing contractors reveals tools and techniques that make the work neater, faster, and safer.

   

• Restoration Primer: A Few of My Favorite Things (Subscriber content)

   

• Restoration Primer: Old House Gospel (Subscriber content)

   

• Defeating Ice Dams (Subscriber content)

  They tear up roofs and stain ceilings across the snow belt. But ice dams should stay away if you follow these guidelines.

   

• Inspecting Sloped Roofs (Subscriber content)

  A leading home inspector tells you how to identify and diagnose problems on asphalt, slate, wood, and tile roofs.

   

• New Twists in Tiles, Shakes, & Shingles (Subscriber content)

  NEB surveys the new species of concrete shakes, plastic slates, metal tiles, and other curious combinations that vie for upscale looks and modest price tags.

   

• Restoration Primer: Flashing a Chimney (Subscriber content)

  Chimney Flashing.

   

• Restoring and Treating Wood Shakes and Shingles (Subscriber content)

  Cupping, splitting, and decay often cut short the life of cedar roofing. But newly developed treatments can boost a shingle’s lifespan and looks.

   

• Slate Roof Repairs (Subscriber content)

  If you’re adding a skylight, or just need to replace a few broken slates, follow this simple step-by-step repair guide.