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Structural Adhesives to Strengthen Roof Sheathing

…sizes and spacing used to attach the sheathing to the roof's structural members…
…not provide enough strength to keep the sheathing on during an intense windstorm. Before…
…devastated South Florida in 1992, roof sheathing was generally attached using 6d nails…

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Building a Tighter Roof with Roofing Underlayments

…directly over an ice-and-water barrier to seal the roof sheathing and protect against the elements. Synthetic underlayments…
…provides a vital second layer of protection on top of the sheathing to help keep moisture out. It is necessary for roofing manufacturers…

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MFM Peel & Seal

…panel joints to keep out the rain if the roof covering is lost. The Peel & Seal tape seals the joints between the TechShield sheathing panels so rain won't run between them and into the house. Peel & Seal reflects heat to keep interiors cool and to reduce…

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EnergyWise House: Video Resource Library

…weather impenetrability. Watch Video! Tyvek - Wrapping a home in a protective envelope…
…the EnergyWise House to discuss the DuPont Tyvek weatherization system protecting the home. Tyvek StuccoWrap is a weather-resistant barrier…

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Tubular Skylights: Installation Basics

…reference, locate the area on the roof sheathing directly above the hole in the interior…
…Drill a second hole through the roof sheathing to mark the center of the exterior skylight…
…to cut through the shingles and roof sheathing. Begin the cut in the hole in the center…

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How to Prevent and Fix Roof Leaks

…dish to the roof, driving bolts through the shingles and sheathing below. This system especially when installed without proper…
…satellite foot installer drives lag bolts through the roof and sheathing and hopes to hit a roof truss, says Steve Capozzi, president…

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EnergyWise House: Elements of an Energy-Efficient House

…TechShield - TechShield radiant barrier sheathing can help homeowners conserve energy by…
…TechShield, the only radiant barrier sheathing with post-lamination incising, effectively…
…percent. And TechShield radiant barrier sheathing adds no additional time or labor costs…

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20 Energy-Saving Ideas for 2009

…products such as Dow s Styrofoam SIS brand Structural Insulated Sheathing in any new building project. It contains up to 80 percent…
…combines the structural and water-resistive properties of wood sheathing and housewrap with the added benefit of insulation. It offers…

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Six Steps to Better Roof Protection

…houses is in the connection of the roof sheathing to the rafters or roof trusses. There…
…renail or, better yet, screw down the sheathing when you replace your roof covering…
…for a typical house. Refastening your sheathing and undertaking the following extra measures…

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EnergyWise House: An EnergyWise House Takes Smart Building

…sun's energy. Used with a reflective sheathing like LP TechShield, this roof is truly…
…FiberCement Siding, and L-P TechShield roof sheathing, all featured in the project, are discussed…
…TechShield - TechShield radiant barrier sheathing can help homeowners conserve energy by…

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