Roofing & Gutters
- Holding the Line: Controlling Unwanted Moisture in Historic Buildings
Uncontrolled moisture is the most prevalent cause of deterioration in older and historic buildings. - Preserving & restoring historic roofs
Historic roofing reflects availability of materials, levels of construction technology, weather, and cost. - Roof Flashing Details
Flashing is the last line of defense against leaks. Here's how to do the job right. - Popping gutter nails?
Here are a couple of quick solutions - Gutters and down spouts
How to maintain gutter systems -- or choose and install new systems - Inspecting pitched roofs
Here's what to look for when inspecting an older roof for leaks, wear and other problems. - Historic wooden shingle roofs - Intro
The repair and replacement of historic wooden shingle roofs - Wooden Shingle Roofs in America
Tradition and history of wood shingle roofs in America - Specifications for Replacement Roof
Specifications for the replacement roof - Historic wooden shingle roofs Maintenance
How to maintain a wood roof - Historic wooden shingle roofs further
Finding more information on wooden roofs - Finding a Roof Leak
Homeowners can sometimes identify the source of a roof leak by performing a few simple tasks. - Ice dams
Tips on preventing and dealing with winter roof problems - Damn! Ice dam!
Advice from experienced roofers on dealing with this cold weather problem - Roofing with Cedar
Special roof underlayment helps wood shingles last longer, but don't forget to apply a layer of tarpaper first. - Slate Roofs
All slate was not created equal - Worn slate roofs - repair or replace?
How inspectors know when it's time for a new slate roof - Tin Roofs
How to breathe new life into old metal roofs through new coatings and good maintenance. - Repairing & replacing asphalt shingle roofs
From the field, as well as research labs, a story about the best current thinking about materials & procedures. - The Preservation and Repair of Historic Clay Tile Roofs
The Preservation and Repair of Historic Clay Tile Roofs - The Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance of Historic Slate Roofs
Learn how to repair & replace slate roofs, where slate comes from, how to maintain these roofs and more. - My poor, aching roof!
Thoughts on stripping old roofing, and repairing old sheathing boards. - Saving the Old Look of an Exposed Ceiling
Like that rustic barn look? Consider building a new roof over the old one. - Adding photovoltaic panels to a roof
Before spending money to go solar make sure your roof is in good repair - Battling Roof Moss
Attaching copper or zinc strips to the ridge of the roof will help eliminate moss. - Treated-Shingle Toxins?
Chemical treatment prolongs the life of cedar shingles and halts the growth of mildew, but there are some environmental tradeoffs. - Growth on My Roof: Damaging or Just Ugly?
What is that green stuff on my roof, and how do I get rid of it? - Treated Shingles
Chemical treatment prolongs the life of cedar shingles and retards the growth of mildew, but there are some environmental tradeoffs.
