Ridge vents are made by cutting a slot out of a length of roof sheathing, which is then covered with fibrous material and a cap. They’re typically installed on the peak of the roof because the ...
While they come in many shapes and sizes, the most popular gable end vent model forms a triangle just below the peak of the roof system. Roof ridge vents sit at the peak of a roof and run across ...
Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it? Maybe. Most codes now allow no more than two layers of roofing before requiring a complete tear-off. So, if ...
There are two types of roof vents that create a continuous passive air exchange from the bottom of the roof to the top. This is the most common way to vent an attic. In order to facilitate this ...
Your roof is your home's primary protection against hail, wind, fire, and other hazards. That's why insurance companies consider the age, condition, material, and shape of your roof when determining ...