Can Roofing Nails be Used for Siding?
Short answer: not for most siding, and not for face-nailing on any siding. There are two specific cases where a roofing nail ...
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Which Roofing Design is the Most Hurricane Resistant?
After working FEMA Blue Roof missions across Hurricanes Irma, Michael, Laura, Delta, Ida, and Ian, I've put eyes on a lot of ...
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What You Should Know About Gutter Placement on Steep Roofs
You might think that steep roofs would be excellent for preventing moisture problems in a structure. They quickly divert rain...
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Why Roofing Sheets Are Corrugated
If you’re shopping around for alternative roofing materials to shingles, you’ll probably come across corrugated roofing p...
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Round Downspouts vs Rectangular: Which Is Right for You?
When you think about gutters, the horizontal troughs that carry the water are only part of the equation. Those pieces need to...
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Can I Have a Screened Porch Without a Roof?
A screened porch gives you a room that you can enjoy in just about any season. It provides a transition between your interior...
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What Colors to Paint a House with a Terracotta Roof?
Clay tiles have a long history. Their use as a roofing material can be traced back to 10,000 B.C. China. As explorers expande...
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What Color Should Roof Flashing Be?
Roof flashing is an essential component of your home’s construction. Flashing is typically used at junctions and seams in t...
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Do Black Gutters Fade?
Gutters are a bit like your nose; they’re always in sight, but you don’t notice them unless you zero in on them. The most...
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Type of Roof Vents
Types of Roof Vents: What's on Your Texas Roof and What It Does
Texas homes typically have between two and six visible roo...
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What is Sheathing on a Roof?
Roof sheathing is the layer of wood panels that nail across your rafters and form the deck your shingles, underlayment, and f...
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Types of Roof Flashing
What Roof Flashing Does (and Why It Fails)
Roof flashing is the thin metal (or sometimes synthetic) material installed at ...
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