When preparing to shingle or reshingle a roof, laying roofing felt offers an extra barrier against moisture. It helps protect the sheathing and the shingles and commonly has parallel lines printed on it that make shingle placement easier. If you’re unsure how to install roofing felt or are j...
Metal chimneys go through roofs to ventilate heat and smoke from a home. Many wooden stoves use metal chimneys to vent smoke out of a home. Metalbestos chimney pipe is filled with mineral wool insulation. The insulated layers protect potentially combustible materials, such as wooden floor joists...
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After gathering all the necessary tools and materials to install a turbine roof vent, it is finally time for the most crucial step - installing the vent. First, you need to position the vent over the hole in your roof where you want it installed. Make sure that there are no obstructions...
Installing a skylight on a flat roof might seem an unlikely task. Concerns about drainage would urge the cautious homeowner to avoid the idea. However, it is simple to frame a curb mounting that elevates and angles the skylights properly. The project requires knowledge of proper roofing techni...
If you currently have a stucco roof or walls on your home but wish to do more to prevent water from penetrating the surface, the installation of metal flashing can go a long way. Typically made of aluminium or galvanized steel, flashing is any material used over joints in your walls or ...
Install roof vents (or other vents) and fans to improve airflow. Ideally, they should be adjustable; the fans should also be able to run constantly during the winter months to spread heat out evenly. For temperature control, you should strongly consider a greenhouse heater of some sort. ...
Enhanced Wind Resistance:Certain roofing materials, like impact-resistant shingles or properly installed metal roofs, offer better wind resistance. This is particularly beneficial if you live in an area prone to strong winds or hurricanes. Insurance companies recognize the reduced probability of wind-re...
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For example, you may want to ask how old the roof is and whether the home has ever been damaged by a disaster. (In some states, sellers must disclose their home’s flood history.) Consider the elevation of the home, too. If it’s less than 15 feet above a coastline, river bank or...