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Avoiding Nail Pops in Roof Shingles

Whether caused by a shingle nail or a sheathing nail, the prescription is simple. More

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Asphalt shingles; heating and cooling equipment; home automation More

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Smarter Site Work with Geosynthetics

These tough plastic fabrics and grids take some of the uncertainty out of drainage... More

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Q&A: Asphalt Felt Under Vinyl Siding

Q. Can asphalt felt be used directly under vinyl siding? I have heard that the two products are incompatible. More

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Shingle Overhang

How far beyond the drip-edge should an asphalt shingle extend? More

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Saving Trees During Construction

Stripping trees from a lot before building may seem practical, but saving them can... More

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Q&A: EPDM vs. Modified Bitumen Roofing

Q: Why is EPDM roofing so much more expensive than torch-applied modified bitumen? Is EPDM roofing that much better? More

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Q&A: Blotchy Shingles

Q: The shady part of a customer’s roof is stained with round, pea-green growths on the asphalt shingles. The round spots are of various sizes, and they are not fuzzy like moss. A bleach solution does not remove these growths. What are they, and how can I More

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Q&A: Two Layers of Housewrap

Q: I plan to install new cedar shingle siding over existing T & G board siding. Should I install housewrap under the new shingles? Since there is already a layer of housewrap between the plywood sheathing and the board siding, I’m worried that two layers of More

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How to Build a Better Driveway

A civil engineer lays out the basics of building a road for access to a muddy... More

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