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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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Need advice on how to sister cut joist
The horizontal boards parallel to the joists may be related to a wall below. They serve as lateral support and backing for the ceiling drywall. Judging by the wires coming out, this is the case. It's …
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Does my shed roof need purlins for steel roofing?
Either size your roof for the roofing or buy the roofing necessary for your roof size. There are no theoretical wormholes to spare you from these two options. …
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Is this dsicoloration on the wood mold in my attic?
Some of the white patches look like mold. With a structure that old, though, it's impossible to say from when.
As long as you don't currently have leaks or poor ventilation it's not really a concern. …
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Can I use spray adhesive to attach a tarp to a metal roof?
You probably don't want to pay for that, mess with it, or have it all over your roof.
So, alternatives... …
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Should ripples and bulging in new asphalt shingles be corrected?
Your weather plays a role, as do sun exposure angle and the nature of the roof--a steep pitch reduces effective gravity and sun angle on some planes and can lengthen the time required. … Also factors are roof framing type and condition. Old boards can be uneven or loose. Newer OSB sheathing can be swollen from rain exposure. Framing can sag over time. …
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Hip Roof converges 3 slopes into a single 1x2 drainage area. Rot results
The right fix is to extend the two outer gable roof planes until they converge. … The bent valleys and odd roof lines will destroy the aesthetic of your home. It'll look like an M.C. Escher drawing (if you're lucky). You'll also still have the problem of converging valleys. …
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How far is too far for metal drip edge to be away from fascia?
The article describes the edge of the roof being that far away--meaning the shingle line or the outer metal hem--not the bottom flange. Emphasis mine. … Silva recommends installing the drip edge so the edge of the roof is 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 inches away from your fascia board. …
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Severity of the water damage
FYI, clogged gutters don't cause a roof leak. The roof should handle water flow without gutters. That mountain of tar is not an effective strategy. …
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How do I fix fractured rafter at the ridge of my roof?
Because the roof deck has been sagged for some time, you may not be able to get it perfectly flat without making crunchy sounds. Find a good compromise.
Add a scab. … Use the "plumb cut" edge of your square for the top cut, according to your roof pitch. The bottom cut can simply be square.
If this strikes you as an overwhelming prospect, you'd hire a carpenter. …
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Missing flashing on roofline siding?
A better strategy might be to look for the flashing in the roof. It may be buried under several layers on the wall, but it will need to be under each row of shingles. Here's a reference image. …
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Should Roof Sheathing Attach to Ridge Joint?
Most roof systems comprise sets of engineered trusses. …
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How/where to attach bird deterrent on outside corner of overhanging eave
Screw a block of wood to the decoy and just stand it in the gutter. No need to get all complicated or permanent. The right size block will rest snugly in the upper part of the gutter so water can stil …
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What to do with nail holes from removed zinc strips?
It's best to do this kind of work while the roof is cool for easier separation and reduced foot traffic damage.
* Silicone caulk is not roofing sealant. …
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Can fallen metal fascia be reinstalled?
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This kind of fascia slips up under the roof edge flange and is attached mostly along the underside, though one or more nails are often used at end joints. …
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Could a new roof type exacerbate basement floor cracking?
A change in roof type shouldn't change how water is handled around your home. … Even then it wouldn't change much because not much moisture can migrate through a roof of any type. …
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