Another option for retrofitting hurricane ties on a home involves going through the roof. This can be done by removing the roof sheathing around the eaves of the home. Of course, you’ll have to remove the shingles along with the sheathing, which will require you to replace them with new ...
Aluminum, tin, or corrugated steel Corrugated or flat panels with exposed fasteners Mid-range metal roof The cost of a mid-range metal roof costs from $11,094 to $54,182, on average. This budget would include a roof for a medium-sized home with no steeper than a 3:12 pitch and few...
It comes in a variety of formats, both double sided and single sided; pre-applied to foam boards, batt insulation, plastic or cardboard panels, rolls of plastic sheet, and as bubble sheet. Rigid foam panels with a reflective surface absorb some of the heat but also reflect it. They are ...
This vent replaces the triangular "gable-end vents" found in older homes. Ridge vents give better circulation (especially when cathedral ceilings are used) and also prevent bats and squirrels from getting into the attic. In the following shot, you can see the aluminum flashing that keeps water...
Can I frame over the window or should I replace it with foundation block? (pretty sure I know the answer, but I wanted to see if you had another solution.) Reply Todd says: January 3, 2009 at 8:10 am I would use kraft faced insulation in this application, kraft faced against warm ...
This vent replaces the triangular "gable-end vents" found in older homes. Ridge vents give better circulation (especially when cathedral ceilings are used) and also prevent bats and squirrels from getting into the attic. In the following shot, you can see the aluminum flashing that keeps water...
This vent replaces the triangular "gable-end vents" found in older homes. Ridge vents give better circulation (especially when cathedral ceilings are used) and also prevent bats and squirrels from getting into the attic. In the following shot, you can see the aluminum flashing that keeps water...
This vent replaces the triangular "gable-end vents" found in older homes. Ridge vents give better circulation (especially when cathedral ceilings are used) and also prevent bats and squirrels from getting into the attic. In the following shot, you can see the aluminum flashing that keeps water...