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Roofing and Gutter Terms
Before you start working on your roof or gutters, learn the language you'll be using.
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Ventilation is Key to Roof Lifespan
New roof costing between $5,000 and $10,000 can last only 12 to 15 years. Learn more about how ventilation could improve the lifetime of your roof.
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Time for a New Roof?
Roofs are the most important part of our home's weatherproofing. A leaking roof can cause incalculable damage in a relatively short period of time.
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How to Buy Roofing
What you need to know before hiring a roofer.
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Install Tile Roofing
Tile roofs initially cost a lot more to install than asphalt shingle or wood shake roofs, but they also last much longer. Depending on the quality, a tile roof may last 50 years or more.
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Install Flat Roofing
An economical choice common in areas with little or no rain, a flat roof, or a low slope roof, must be covered with a waterproof material and rely on a good drain system as water will not run off easily as it does with pitched roofs.
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Install a Metal Roof
Metal roofing, which is manufactured and installed as panels, generally breaks down into two groups: structural and architectural.
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Basics of Gutters
Gutters are critical components of a house as they protect both the roof and the foundation from moisture damage by channeling water from the roof away from the house.
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Gutter Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning a gutter is a seasonal task that is necessary in the spring and fall to ensure your gutters drain winter moisture away from your roof and foundations.
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Metal Siding
Aluminum and steel siding systems look similar to horizontal wood siding but don't require as much maintenance. These systems can be applied right over old siding but are easier to apply over solid sheathing.
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Ice Dams
This consumer guide to ice dams will help you understand what ice dams are, what causes them, and what you can do to prevent them.
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