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    Cupola Roof

    Cupola Roof Cupolas and weathervanes can add a touch of class to a structure's roof. However, the cupola design must be properly sized for your structure. Here are some other tips when building a cupola for structural support and standing up to Mother Nature. read more...

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    Cutting a Roof Rafter

    Cutting a Roof Rafter A framing square will help you when cutting a roof rafter. The framing square has the math done for you. Just follow these tips when framing your roof. read more...

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    Roof Dormer Tips

    Roof Dormer Tips Roof dormers can add to the look of your house. But installing dormers might not be a DIY project. Roof dormer construction requires various skills - carpentry and roofing - are just two of them. read more...

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    Metal Flashing Installation Tips

    Metal Flashing Installation Tips Metal flashings are an important part of roofing. The roof flashings keep rain from running down behind your siding and causing water damage to your home. These transitional materials must be installed properly to protect your home. read more...

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    Chimney Repair

    Chimney Repair Can a chimney repair be done during cold temperatures? Masonry chimney repair is dicey during cold weather. Cold weather will affect the curing of the mortar. If it must be done, store bags of mortar mix or Portland cement inside for a day to get them to room temperature. read more...

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    Gutter Guard Systems and Icicles

    Gutter Guard Systems and Icicles After gutter guard installation, it is common for icicles to form on your gutters. There are some steps you can take to prevent ice dams. Ice dam removal will help stop roof leaks. read more...

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    Ice And Water Shield

    Ice And Water Shield An ice and water shield is a great roofing product to create leak-free roofs. This ice & water shield is applied as an underlayment prior to putting the shingles on the roof. This ice shield seals nail holes better then regular tar paper roofing materials. read more...

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    Asphalt Shingles

    Asphalt Shingles Asphalt shingles not only protect your house from leaks, they add style and color to your house’s appearance. Proper asphalt shingle installation is required to have years of worry-free protection. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when installing your asphalt shingle roofing. read more...

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    Gutter Repair

    Gutter Repair Using the proper precautions, gutter repair and gutter downspout repair can be a do-it-yourself project. Aluminum gutter repair is the easiest. Be sure to complete clean the gutter before attempting the gutter repairs. read more...

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    Joel Cornelius Roofing

    Joel Cornelius Roofing The roofing contractor selected to replace the roofing on your house should have experience and all the required insurance certifications. Joel Cornelius Roofing was the roofing company selected to do my roofing services. read more...

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    Roofing Contractors

    Roofing Contractors Knowing how to choose a roofing contractor is a major step in replacing roof shingles. Be sure the roofing contractor will follow the shingles manufacturer’s installation instructions completely. Your residential roofing contractor must follow the written instructions for the shingles or roofing material you select. read more...

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    Roof Repair Seattle

    Whether doing roofing repairs in Seattle, or anywhere,  roof repairs are about the same.  The proper techniques are required for a metal roof repair or a rubber roof repair. In most cases, a roof repair professional is required. Finding the good roof repair contractors is the real job. read more...

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    Roof Shingles

    Roof Shingles Many roof shingles have taken a beating over this past winter. There are many factors to consider when selecting shingles - asphalt roof shingles, architectural shingles, metal shingles and cedar shingles - just to mention a few. Roofing shingle installation is critical to keep your roof from leaking. read more...

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    Roof Repair

    Roof repair can be need at any time. A wind storm or a fallen tree limb are just some of the reasons for an emergency roof repair. If you don't do a roof leak repair quickly, an entire section of your drywall ceiling can fall.
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    Snow Roof

    Snow Roof Snow on a roof can be a major problem. Roof snow removal will protect your roof from excessive weight build-up. If the snow is wet, the weight of roof snow can be thousands of pounds. Snow roof ice is even a greater hazard. read more...

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    Tin Roof

    A tin roof can last a lifetime. Tin roofing is extremely weather resistant when the tin roof installation is done properly. The tin roof must be painted regularly to keep the roof in shape. read more...

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    Metal Roofing

    Metal roofing is a great roofing material. A metal roof can last for 100-years. There are many types of sheet metal roofing including standing seam metal roof and corrugated metal roofing. The metal roof cost is higher then a shingle type roof, but will outlast a shingle roof several times over. read more...

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    Gutter Ice

    Gutter Ice Gutter ice happens when the temperature is freezing or below. Ice in gutters builds as the water hits the cold metal gutters. As additional water flows into the gutter, a gutter ice dam can form. read more...

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    OSB Plywood

    Can wet OSB plywood be used for roofing? Roofing materials, such as osb or plywood, can get wet during construction.
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    Roof Vent

    Roof Vent Continuous ridge vent is just one of the types of roof vents available. Turbine roof vents provide ventilation when the wind blows. Roof vents are needed both in the summer and winter. read more...

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