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01.23.2025 Types of Roof Sheathing
When you think about the bones of a roof, most people picture the rafters or trusses. But there’s another layer that’s ju...
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01.22.2025 Roof Truss Types: A Homeowner’s Guide
When it comes to building or fixing up a roof, most folks don’t give much thought to what’s holding it up—until somethi...
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01.04.2025 What is a Roof Truss?
A truss roof is like the backbone of a building’s hat. It’s a pre-built framework made of triangles—strong, lightweight...
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11.30.2024 The Many Faces of Pitched Roof Types
Pitched roofs are a cornerstone of architectural design, recognizable by their sloping angles that meet at a ridge. These roo...
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11.15.2024 What is Solar Flashing?
Solar flashing is essential for rooftop solar installations, ensuring that the areas where mounting hardware penetrates the r...
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10.23.2024 Different Types of Metal Roofing Sealant
Metal roofing is built to last, but even the toughest metal needs a reliable sealant to keep it watertight. In a place like T...
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09.16.2024 Porch Roof Ideas for Your Next Project
When it comes to home improvement, one area often overlooked is the porch roof. But in reality, a well-designed porch roof ca...
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09.16.2024 Joist vs Beam: Differences to Know
Joists and beams are two terms you're bound to hear when doing any kind of significant home construction to remodel. These st...
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09.15.2024 What is a Roof Jack?
When it comes to roofing, there’s no room for cutting corners. You need the right tools for the job, and roof jacks are one...
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08.12.2024 What is the Fascia on a House?
Fascia is the horizontal board that runs along the edge of your roof, covering the ends of the rafters. It’s the finishing ...
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07.14.2024 What is the Soffit and Why Do I Need it for My Home?
A soffit is the architectural term for the underside of any construction element. In residential buildings, it typically refe...
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07.11.2024 Trusses vs Rafters: Which is Best For Me?
Basics of Roof Rafters
Roof rafters are traditional structural elements in roofing, often seen in older homes and custom bui...
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06.29.2024 Eave vs Soffit: What’s the Difference?
Eaves and soffits might not be the most glamorous parts of a house, but they play big roles in protecting and enhancing your ...
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