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ROOFTOP MOSS Q&A: Does This Stuff Damage My Roof?
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: Is moss on a house roof a serious problem About 20% of the asphalt shingle roof area of a house we're looking to buy...Continue Reading
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Top 2 Roof Maintenance Strategies
Updated on August 12th, 2021
An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure, especially when it comes to extending the life of your roof You...Continue Reading
Roofing
What You Should Expect During a New Roof Installation?
Published on November 7th, 2022
Time to change your roof, and you don't know what to expect Do you have questions and looking for answers so that you...Continue Reading
Roofing
What Brands of Shingles Should You Look For?
Published on November 30th, 2022
Your roof protects your home against severe weather, such as hail, snow, water, harsh winds, fallen trees, and other...Continue Reading
Roofing
BETTER SHINGLING: Install Asphalt Shingles From The Top Down
Published on November 30th, 2023
A while back a reader asked Q: How can I install asphalt shingles on a roof from the top down I’ve heard this...Continue Reading
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What’s the best kind of long-lasting, maintenance-free...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
What’s the best kind of long-lasting, maintenance-free metal roof I’m considering something that looks like...Continue Reading
Sheds & Greenhouses
Lessons Learned From an Old Shed Roof
Published on November 10th, 2023
A few of autumns ago I climbed onto a small, deteriorating roof of a shed that I hadn’t walked on for 30 years This...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
TINY HOUSE CASE STUDY: Waterfront “Silver Lining&#...
Updated on January 6th, 2023
It was a bad day when fire destroyed the 60-year-old heirloom cottage of Mike and Alice Ogden, a bad day indeed But...Continue Reading
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Solatube Lighting Solution
Updated on July 8th, 2021
In late 1988, I got a surprise as I was designing the three-story house where I now live I thought the engineering...Continue Reading
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COLD WEATHER CONSTRUCTION: Five Tips for Building Well
Updated on August 12th, 2021
I live in Canada, and of course everyone knows Canada is a country that's cold enough to kill you for a good part of...Continue Reading
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It is a good idea to cover a deck with a roof, while lea...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
It is a good idea to cover a deck with a roof, while leaving the walls open What options do I have other than cedar...Continue Reading
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Can I use spray foam to insulate the underside of the op...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Can I use spray foam to insulate the underside of the open roof on my 600 sq ft cottage I understand that roof...Continue Reading