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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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How do you locate roof leaks?

Sometimes the source of a roof leaks is difficult to find. … If the water doesn't show up inside then work your way along the roof at the same elevation. Then work your way from the bottom to the top until water starts coming in. …
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How to plan for the future when installing a new roof?

We're hiring a contractor to take off the existing roof, repair/replace any rotted sheathing and rafters, and install a new roof. … Also have HVAC compressor on roof and unit in attic. What else should we think about along these lines? Green roof supports? Solar panel mounts? Additional insulation? …
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What kind of vent is pictured here and what are its uses?

While my roof was being replaced, I requested that they install two roof vents. One for laundry and one for bathroom fan. They installed two of these. … One other thing to mention is that this is a shallow pitch roof (about 5 degree?) on a row house. …
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