Here's a new technique to protect your house from water damage during high winds. Once the plywood roof sheathing has been attached, an adhesive bituminous membrane is applied across the panel joints to keep the rain out if the roof covering is lost in a storm. This seals the joints of the plywood so water doesn't run between the joints and into your house.

Loss of the roof causes the greatest amount of damage during hurricanes. Construction techniques have been developed for securing roofs during high winds. Use metal clips to tie the rafters to the top plate. Improve the attachment of the roof sheathing by spacing nails closer together. Seal the sheathing joints with an adhesive membrane (to prevent water penetration.)

Re-roofing is an opportunity to retrofit your home to prevent wind and water damage. After removing the old roof covering, improve the connection of the sheathing to the framing by adding more nails or screws. Check local building codes for spacing. (It can vary from 4 to 8 inches on center.) Seal the sheathing seams with a self-adhesive membrane. Finish with a new roof cover.

Here's how to get professional results when you're using a caulking gun. Caulking guns aren't expensive, so don't skimp here. Once you've loaded there are several ways to open the tip, depending on what you're doing. For quick jobs like adhesive application, just cut straight across. Cut at a 45 degree angle to slow the flow down, or cut off the point to get even more control for real precision jobs.

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