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It’s tough to get the necessary insulation and ventilation into a compact sloped ceiling. Here’s what works best for contractors around the country.
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Q: A year ago, I removed an old wood shingle roof and replaced it with asphalt shingles. In many places, we replaced sections of the old board sheathing with new rough-sawn lumber. Now, the 8d common sheathing nails holding the new 6- to 12-inch-wide boards are popping up. Several nails have worked...
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Concrete piers and a grade beam can provide an economical foundation on some sites. Here’s how to compute the loads and lay out the work.
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A leading home inspector tells you how to identify and diagnose problems on asphalt, slate, wood, and tile roofs.
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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.
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Cupping, splitting, and decay often cut short the life of cedar roofing. But newly developed treatments can boost a shingle’s lifespan and looks.
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Many stressed-skin roofs have joint lines that “ telegraph” up through the roofing. Here are a few theories why—and one solution.
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They’re pretty to look at, but may not last long unless installed right and maintained.