More stories about Roofing

• A Shop-Built Conical Roof

  Truss-style construction simplified the framing of this serpentine roofline.

• Roofing With Cedar Shingles

  For a long-lasting roof, stick with the best shingle grades and use a ventilating underlayment.

• Developer Creative in New Green Project

  BRONX, N.Y. For Bronx Pro Real Estate Management, it's not just about building an eco-friendly affordable housing development.

• Tightening the Roof

• Letters

  Tree roots and foundation cracks; code logic; mixing plastics; site-built arched trusses

• On the Job

  Open valley flashing; cooler cabinet

• Making Space for a Barrel Vault

  Modifying the existing trusses from below saved the cost of rebuilding the roof.

• Products

  Energy-efficient light fixture; stone and stucco rain screen; square shower drain; adhesive filler; plastic furring strips; more

• Getting Into Gutters

  This specialty trade can provide profits in slow times.

• Reroofing With Asphalt Shingles

  To ensure a watertight job, don’t skimp on the underlayment.