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For questions regarding the roof of a home or other structure in general, including roofing types, installation, maintenance and repair, upgrades, venting, and potential problems.
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Can someone name this part of the roof please?
This article discusses purlins as an intermediate rafter support member.
jwh20 is right in that this is a non-standard roof framing method, but there are a few reasons it may have been done (one of which …
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Is it typical for a roofing contractor to inspect roof framing and quote repairs?
A roofer will normally check the condition of the roof sheathing, to which the roofing is attached, and maybe fascia, which supports the metal drip edge. …
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How should I repair this capped duct which leaks during heavy rains?
The right way:
Remove the duct and repair the roof.
On a cool day or early in the morning (before the sun), carefully remove enough shingles to fully expose the duct flashing. … Pull the nails in the flashing, remove the cap, and disconnect the duct at a convenient point below the roof deck.
Fill the hole in the decking. …
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Should I bend my roof edge away from the fascia to prevent water wicking?
This might technically be a valid concern, but millions of homes have drip edge installed exactly like yours. In fact, I've never heard of it being installed with a gap. The contact between the lower …
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Should I Add More Static Vents On My Roof
Unless you have a hip roof with very little ridge, leave it alone. There are plenty of calculation tables to be found indicating the amount of venting you need for a given attic space. …
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Using joist hangers to support a lean-to/skillion roof?
Joist hangers are fine for this application. You'd want to notch the ends of the joists with a level cut so they rest properly in the hanger.
However, the blocks are a bit hokey. It's not great to h …
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Was this part of roof and eaves done right?
The height of the fascia (the vertical face at the edge of the roof) depends on 3 parameters: Overhang depth, truss (rafter) heel height, and roof pitch (slope). …
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How can I remove ice damming on my roof?
You don't want to use hard tools on your roof if you can help it. Shingles don't last long when you do. …
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Should I be concerned about this roof bubbling?
The ten year old roof of my office looks like that (and worse) when the sun is at a very acute angle behind it. This is due to rippling of the underlayment. …
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How much of my roof do I need to clear of snow in order to prevent ice damming?
Your climate (typical temperature range)
Your weather (recent temperatures, sunlight, and snowfall amounts)
Your home's architectural type (roof slope, truss heel design)
Your home's roofing type and age … If the snow on your roof is melting off in that case, it's because there's significant heat escaping your home that's not being ventilated away. That's the source of the problem. …
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Why does standing water collect along the bottom edge of my roof?
As you have a glass roof, I'm really not sure what your situation is. A photo would help us offer more specific advice. …
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Should Roof Sheathing Attach to Ridge Joint?
Most roof systems comprise sets of engineered trusses. …
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How do I temporarily protect a flat roof until a permanent fix can be made?
The result should be leave you with the roof dimension plus about 16" between the wrapped boards.
Drape this assembly over the roof, with the lumber hanging off the high and low edges of the roof. … Lay lumber down the edges of the runs, stapling from below to keep it from sliding off the roof. It's critical to keep the wind from lifting the edges. …
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Can I build a roof on this pergola?
Build up from there with adequate diagonal bracing and appropriate roof framing (or engineered trusses). Chances are you could sell the pergola components for a nice sum in today's market. …
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Have these roof ridge tiles been installed correctly?
Clay ridge tiles don't really waterproof anything. The mortar joints are common leak points. The tar paper or synthetic membrane underneath does that. The tiles are for protection and appearance.
So, …
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