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What is the difference between a hip roof and a gable roof? You may want to know as you consider what type of roof you should put on…

Each year, weather and natural disaster events in North America cost billions of dollars in damage to homes and buildings. That’s why organizations like the…

The people who live under your roof are your first priority. Is there anything more important than the safety of those you love? Once the storm has…

Blueprint for Roofing videos: Play the program modules through completely. Play them a second time and compare the information with the roof installation instructions printed on…

The Correct Roof Shingle Exposure for 3-Tab and Laminate Shingles A shingle’s exposure is the portion of the shingle left uncovered by the one above it. Proper…

Roofing nails are cleverly designed to help you do a better job. Though they vary greatly in material, size and type, all roofing nails share one helpful characteristic: a diamond‐shaped point.

How Has the Roofing Industry Changed in the Last 30 Years? Some things never change, right? Like roofing shingles. After all, they’re still made with asphalt…

In the winter, ice tends to collect on some roofs near the edges because of snow from a snowstorm that melts and refreezes during a drop in temperature.

The fascia board is the long wooden board behind the gutters on a house. It connects to the roof rafters, closes off the attic and serves as the mount for gutters.

As a residential roofer, one of your top tools will be a roofing nail gun (often called a “roofing nailer”).

Before you start your own roofing business or seek to join one as an employee, you will need to discover the roofer licensing requirements in your state, province or territory.

Transcript When installing asphalt sWhen installing asphalt roof shingles, you should always ensure that the roof slope meets the minimum requirements for the installation. In this…