Roof

Can I install a decorative Cupola over my Ridge Vent? (2026 Update)

I built a nice building for my wife and now she would like me to add a Cupola for looks. I designed it from the start w...

1 comments posted 5yrs

posted by DennyC

1 comments posted 5yrs posted by DennyC

Roto Flashing kits

Roti flashing kits can be found at Skylight Specialist Yaphank NY

0 comments posted 6yrs

posted by Porschehorse

0 comments posted 6yrs posted by Porschehorse

Both my furnace and water heater are now direct vent. Can I remove the chimney?

Both my furnace and water heater are now direct vent. Can I remove the chimney? How hard is this to do it yourself? Is t...

0 comments posted 7yrs

posted by Alec

0 comments posted 7yrs posted by Alec

Suggestions for material for a fillet between half-timbered wall & shingle roof

We have a strange little house which is basically a replica medieval building, with a timber frame, infilled with wattl...

1 comments posted 10yrs

posted by bobirving

1 comments posted 10yrs posted by bobirving

oil or axle grease for turbine roof vents?

which is better for wind-driven turbine roof vents?

1 comments posted 10yrs

posted by Larry

1 comments posted 10yrs posted by Larry

FR80 is on the back of my shingles. Who is the manufacturer?

No further details provided

1 comments posted 10yrs

posted by Michael

1 comments posted 10yrs posted by Michael

Starter course for architectural shingles

My home had a new roof installed in 1997. No starter course was used. My question is was this standard practice back the...

1 comments posted 10yrs

posted by Anonymous

1 comments posted 10yrs posted by Anonymous

Round room only one center beam ?Plastic Looking? What is it

I am Looking at a home built late 1979 Its a Round Great Room living/kitchen combined with Sliding Patio doors all arou...

1 comments posted 10yrs

posted by deb

1 comments posted 10yrs posted by deb

Ridge vent with heating pipes in attic?

My roofer is recommending a ridge vent with my roof replacement next week. However, I have heating, hot and cold water...

2 comments posted 11yrs

posted by emmebee

2 comments posted 11yrs posted by emmebee

there are alot tree limbs on the roof do they need to be cut down or are they ok

over my moms room there are a lot of branches laying on the roof from a big tree that's in the front yard I want to cut...

1 comments posted 11yrs

posted by bubba jon jon

1 comments posted 11yrs posted by bubba jon jon

how much uch should it cost to replace a one and a half car garage roof milwaukee wis

I have a small garage - one and a half cars - that needs replacement in Milwaukee Wsconsin. Also a flashing that has ru...

1 comments posted 11yrs

posted by dvh

1 comments posted 11yrs posted by dvh

What height of ladder do I need for cleaning my gutters (2026 Update)

I live in a traditional 3 bedroom semi.

2 comments posted 11yrs

posted by Anonymous

2 comments posted 11yrs posted by Anonymous

Is it ok when the alluminum fascia is taller than the roof line and fascia board behind it?

I assume not since the first row shingles flip up slightly causing water to pool up at the edge instead of falling into...

1 comments posted 11yrs

posted by liv

1 comments posted 11yrs posted by liv

Options for removing rafter ties in breezeway

I have a small Cape Cod with a 6 ft wide (from house to garage) x 14 ft long breezeway connecting the house to the gara...

1 comments posted 11yrs

posted by buzcutnj

1 comments posted 11yrs posted by buzcutnj

I am buying new home. Who is responsible to remove tree branches hanging over the roof the buider/vendor or me?

Tree branches hanging over the roof of the new building. Builder/vendor told me that it is not his responsibility to re...

1 comments posted 11yrs

posted by Anonymous

1 comments posted 11yrs posted by Anonymous