Don't Overlook Metal When Shopping For Roofing Materials
For residential applications, aluminum is fairly common. It is lightweight, rustproof and is especially suitable for forming into shingle patterns. For the most part, however, when you talk about metal roofing you ... [... more]
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The Roofing Process: The Basics
Once you've determined that the deck is sound and well fastened, you'll need to prep it for roofing. Think of a roof as a fish with scales, where each new layer overlaps the first to keep the water out. First comes the drip edge, which is nailed ... [... more]
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Roofing
4. Asphalt - The 3-tab asphalt shingle is still the old reliable in roofing and can still do the job if placed in the right way. It's cheap and easy to put down, however, if you do not tar down the tabs wind gusts are able, in some cases, to ... [... more]
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Roofing: Materials & Installation
 Whether you're installing an entirely new roof or re-roofing, acclaimed how-to-do-it author William Spence shows how to do the job right. Focusing particularly on the materials and techniques used for residential housing, he covers everything from ... [... more]
$17.95
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FOX VALLEY ROOFING NAILS Electro-galvanized
* Electro-galvanized
* 11 ga
* 7/16 flat head
* Barbed shank
* Diamond point
"FOX VALLEY" ROOFING NAILS Electro-galvanized 11 ga 7/16 flat head Barbed shank Diamond point 50 lb. box 3/4"
Binding : Misc.
EAN : 0086546054660
Model : FR06TC
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$47.19
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Roofing Failures
Roofs fail for a number of different reasons, and the consequent costs are high--not only for clients but for contractors and other professionals. Carl Cash draws on a long career in the roofing industry, having analyzed 1500 different cases of roof ... [... more]
$120.00
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Profiled Sheet Roofing and Cladding
This book is written for all construction professionals concerned with getting the best value solution for their profiled sheet clad buildings. Published in association with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors. [... more]
$106.00
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Roofing, Flashing and Waterproofing (Best of Fine ...
To get the best remodeling results, you need solid advice from the best in the business. For Pros by Pros® books bring you field-tested techniques and real-world experience from the expert builders and remodeling pros who write for Fine Homebuilding ... [... more]
$17.95
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Miller's Guide to Framing and Roofing (Miller's Guides)
Another natural follow-up to the titles we have on the inside of the house, as well as the next step in erecting the house for those who understand Sites, Footings, and Foundations. There are a lot of requirements in the Code for framing and the type of ... [... more]
$19.95
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Roofing Materials
Roof structure matters, too, so take the time to have your roof examined before deciding on a material. Roof rafters or trusses must support the weight of the roofing, and that varies greatly from product to product. Metal roofing is by far the ... [... more]
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Roofing Associations & Asphalt Shingle Manufacturers
Check out the following web sites. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association has an excellent publication called Residential Asphalt Roofing Manual. It is the best book I have seen which clearly explains what you need to know about having ... [... more]
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Roofing
Asphalt roofing is widely used for shingles today. Sadly, the construction industry has little formal education for newcomers, and they learn mistakes made for years by their mentors. Roofing installation of asphalt shingles is often done ... [... more]
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