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A roofing nail gun can save you time and energy. Nail guns for roofing are designed to drive roofing nails into the shingles at just the proper depth. Some current nail guns don't require pneumatic lines from a compressor.

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Thousands of roof on homes and other buildings suffer from black streaks. The roof algae is doesn't harm the shingles, but looks bad. To remove roof algae a solution of oxygen bleach can be applied to the roof shingles and then rinsed off. A copper strip at the top of the roof can prevent future roof algae.

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Knowing the proper way to install roof shingles is critical. Pay particular attention to the written directions from the shingle manufacturer. The shingle offset is important to avoid a leaking roof.

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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.

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Tim Carter explains some of the features of a unique wood truss that spans a large garage. The shape of the truss made it possible for garage transom windows to be visible inside the garage!

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