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Roof trusses are engineered to sustain specific roof and wind force loads. Lumber lengths are specified and connector…
…a house means forming a tight bond between the sail-like roof deck and the walls below. That job falls to the engineered…

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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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…most existing houses is in the connection of the roof sheathing to the rafters or roof trusses. There are several ways to strengthen this…
…screw down the sheathing when you replace your roof covering. This should only cost you an extra…

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Roof Installation The Kalmans chose McElroy Metal's 5-V Crimp steel roof for the Lifespan House. It's called a 5-V crimp…
…once in the middle. There's a lot more to this roof than just rolled steel. It's a light gauge steel…

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