…length, O Connor says. Wood roof trusses with metal connectors…
…and put together, the wood roof truss with low-cost connector…
… Coupled with hurricane straps for fastening the trusses to the walls, the roof system is typically better…

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Building a Container House

…Construction A conventional hip roof can be placed and secured atop…
…two or three hours. A trussed roof is fastened with metal straps that are welded to the steel sides…
…individual rafter to the steel roof for added security and protection…

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How to Prevent and Fix Roof Leaks

…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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Protecting Your Roof Framing from Wind

…protection is adding bracing to gable end roof framing. This is something that only a…
…contractor should do. Brace Gable End Roof Framing Gable end roofs are more susceptible…
…framing of the gable end and the rest of the roof is not adequately braced to resist the…

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Under-Roof and Attic Insulation

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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Protecting Your Roof

…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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Building a Tighter Roof with Roofing Underlayments

…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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Roof Terms and Terminology

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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Standing-Seam Metal Roof Basics

…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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Six Steps to Better Roof Protection

…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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