Roofing - Installation and Repair

Build a cupola, with maintenance-saving features, for about $150 -- less than half the cost of a similar manufactured model.

Use soldered corners or special bent pieces of galvanized flashing to make leakproof dormer and chimney corners. Read an overview of roof flashing techniques for outside corners.

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1How to Frame a Gabled Dormer: Free Plans and Instruction
Build this dormer for extra light and space inside and a great-looking feature on the outside of your home.
2How to Add Downspouts To Gutters
Gutters without downspouts can cause water leaks and roof problems.
3How to Prevent Ice Dams With Deicing Cables
Deicing cables can be a quick solution to ice dams that form on roof overhangs and above gutters.
4How to Install Gutters
Gutter selection, buying, cutting, joining and hanging basics, plus how to add downspouts and outlets.
5How to Properly Use a Roof Safety Harness
How to properly use a safety harness or a personal fall arrest system, while working on roofs to prevent accidents.
6How to Install Shingles
Here are two simple ways to nail shingles faster.
7How to Handle Full-Span Ceiling Truss Problems
Ceiling trusses can expand and contract unevenly in winter, causing ceiling cracks.
8How To Add an Attic Vent to Increase Ventilation
Install soffit vents, roof vents and chutes for better attic ventilation.
9How to Remove Black Streaks On The Roof
What to do about algae and mildew streaks on the roof

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Granite tile gives you the appearance of a solid-stone slab at one-third the cost. We'll show you the techniques for a first-rate job.