Pedestal supports and preassembled wood tiles simplify installation and maintenance.
Energy-efficient light fixture; stone and stucco rain screen; square shower drain; adhesive filler; plastic furring strips; more
New Tests Coming for Roof Coverings
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Our annual listing of features and departments.
One of the most common problems found in the aftermath of hurricanes Frances, Charley, and Ivan was failure of the roofing system. The tile industry responded to the problem with new design criteria and installation details, which have since been added to the Florida Building Code. Charles Wardell...
Communities grapple with day-labor issues; Katrina wind-damage reports; roofing-tile installation manual; circ-saw recall; more
Replacement windows & doors; interior millwork; slate & tile roofing
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Preventing frost action * Perimeter drain design * Details for removing roof runoff * Placing drain tile
An experienced roofing contractor describes the details that make for a long-lasting, leak-free concrete tile roof.
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Are these two products really equivalent, as manufacturers and grading agencies claim? A wood technologist puts to rest questions about OSB’s suitability as an economical substitute for plywood.
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When it comes to securing roof tiles, minimum code recommendations may not be good enough. A seasoned roofing contractor discusses the right and wrong ways to install roof tiles in high-wind and seismically active areas.
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As with all roofing, the quality of the installation determines the longevity of a concrete roof. A pro describes the critical details.
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A leading home inspector tells you how to identify and diagnose problems on asphalt, slate, wood, and tile roofs.