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…Damage: More extensive curtain wall failures with some complete roof structure failure on small residences; major erosion of beaches…
…Category Five Wind Speed: 155 ++++ Damage: Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete…

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…sun and snow will slowly deteriorate a roof s integrity, leaving it subject to leaking…
…KTM Roofing. workmanship around the roof s flashing, vents, gutters and other…
…thorough and frequent inspection of the roof and the attic space, replacement of damaged…

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Under-Roof and Attic Insulation Cathedral ceilings can be insulated using fabric…
…insulation in place between rafters and against the underside of the roof. Your roof is the point of contact between the house and the outside. Insulating…

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…The most important asset Loss of the roof covering, such as shingles, tiles or…
…vulnerable to water infiltration, loss of the roof's sheathing, often referred to as decking…
…possessions. As wind blows over the roof, uplift forces pull at the roof. These…

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…an ice-and-water barrier to seal the roof sheathing and protect against the elements…
…an integral part of a home's overall roof system. Underlayment provides a vital…
…will be used on a steep or low-slope roof, the fire code requirements in place…

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A roof is one of the defining elements of any home. Roof style determines a home's type or family, distinguishing…
…modern, neo, American, Victorian, Gothic, etc. A roof's lines can tell you about interior spaces and dictate…

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…seams of our Vermont farmhouse's metal roof add architectural interest while helping…
…home watertight. A standing seam metal roof can be fabricated on the jobsite in a few…
…impressive. Durable and long lasting, a metal roof requires little maintenance, can be retrofitted…

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