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Roof Flashing: A guide for beginners

Roof Flashing: A guide for beginners

Roof flashing is a material used to seal the space between a roof and the walls of a building. It typically comes in metal sheets or tape but can also be made out of other materials like rubber or plastic. The primary function of roof flashing is to prevent water from...
What a bad roofing job looks like

What a bad roofing job looks like

Bad Roofing: It Isn’t Always Obvious, But Often, You Can Tell   There are times when underlayers don’t have the quality they should, which isn’t immediately evident from external observation. Sometimes, though, you can quickly tell there are...
Why roofing is such a dangerous job

Why roofing is such a dangerous job

Perhaps The Most Dangerous Job In Construction   Some characterize roofing as the most dangerous job, and they’re not far off the mark. Even those who know what they are doing regularly put their lives on the line. Consider the following: •  By Definition,...
Worst ideas for protecting your roof

Worst ideas for protecting your roof

Roof Protection: You Need It, But It Must Be Done Right   The roof over any structure will gradually erode over time. Wind, rain, snow, insects, sunlight–all act in an erosive way. So you need to maintain your roof, and that requires protective measures....
The Dangers of DIY Roofing Projects

The Dangers of DIY Roofing Projects

• You are responsible if something goes wrong. • You have to buy the right material beforehand. • The hours you’ll spend trying to install it can be better spent working. • It will take longer for your roofer to fix it because you have the wrong skill set. • All...