By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photography By Sterling Thomas Metal roofs seem to be in vogue today, and many people mistakenly believe that they are
If you own a home long enough, sooner or later you1ll have to consider reroofing. If you suspect problems, make a thorough inspection of your roof.
LENEXA, KAN. – A nationwide homeowner “2021 Roof Purchasing Study” conducted by Signet Research Inc. for DaVinci Roofscapes, shows that consumers want roofs that are
(guest post by Adrian Brito on behalf of Frazier Roofing & Guttering) According to roofing companies in Grand Prairie Texas, building or renovating a home
Prevent Weather Damage and Squirrel Infestation By Stuart Hanson
These times, they are changing, and so are building materials. Here are some of the latest options for roofing your home. By Chris Lundahl
A Project for the Pros By Matt Weber Our mission at Extreme How-To is to cover professional-grade home improvement projects for the do-it-yourselfer—but we have
As the calendar turns from summer to fall, it’s a perfect time to take a look at the roof before the harsh weather of winter
How to Install Corrugated Roofing By Matt Weber Corrugated roofing panels are made of metal, fiberglass or polycarbonate and typically install over a system of
(guest post courtesy Atlas Roofing) How Do Architectural Shingles Compare to Traditional Flat Shingles? For consumers building a new home or replacing the roof on
One of our recent EHT projects was a “roof-over” in which we covered an existing single layer of three-tab asphalt roof shingles with architectural shingles.
One of our recent EHT projects was a DIY “roof-over,” in which we covered an existing single layer of three-tab asphalt roof shingles with architectural
We show what the pros know about four different methods of roof installation. Roofing manufacturers and industry associations are hesitant to suggest a DIY approach
Shake it Up By Matt Weber Weather protection starts at the top, and a roof is not only a home’s first line of defense but
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photos by Zoe Thomas The roof is one critical component of a house. Every house has one, but very few
By Mark and Theresa Clement Installing a synthetic slate roof: How to cool down—and amp up—the house’s hot spot. A roof is one of the
Q. I have a couple of minor leaks in my roof where sheathing nails have popped up through the asphalt shingles. How do I repair
By Mark Clement How to replace a roof on an old house—once and for good.
Q: The contractors who re-shingled my neighbor’s roof were working on what looked like lumber platforms to have a flat place to kneel or store
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Professional tips for smart roofing installation.
Ask any seasoned contractor where a deck is most likely to fail, and odds are they’ll point to the ledger board. If it’s not properly installed and protected from moisture, this critical connection point can quickly become the weak link in an otherwise solid structure. That’s where Trex® Seal™ Ledger Tape comes in—a moisture-blocking MVP […]
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