Do I Need a Pro to Fix Tar Over My Roof Flashing?
I have an older home and I usually handle repairs myself, but I haven't done much with roofing. The area where the asphalt shingles meet the brick wall…
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Should I Disable or Replace My Aging Attic Fans?
I live in a house built in 2005 with two attic fans that are already twenty years old. Recently, an electrician checked them out and found that one…
Should I Insulate My Attic Before or After Getting a New Roof?
Hey everyone! I'm about to get a new roof on my house, which was built in the 50s, and I'm also dealing with some major insulation problems in…
Best Way to Lay Out OSB Sheathing for My Garage Roof?
I'm working on a roof for my garage, which is 32 feet long with a 1-foot overhang on each side. I'm about to set the trusses, which are…
Is it okay to lift the drip edge when installing gutters?
I'm seeing my contractors lift the drip edge to fit the gutters underneath. Is this a standard practice, or could it potentially damage the drip edge? Here's a…
Need Help with My Dormer Tile Alignment Issue
Hey everyone, I'm in the middle of a dormer project and I'm starting to worry about the tile alignment. The tiles seem to be going at an angle…
Is DIY Shingling My Small Shed a Good Idea?
I'm looking to replace the shingles on my small shed since they're in pretty rough shape. I've watched a couple of videos that make it seem fairly straightforward,…
Is the 20V DeWalt Roofing Nailer Worth It?
I'm gearing up to shingle my roof this summer, and I'm really not looking forward to hand nailing all those shingles. I've heard a lot about the 20V…
How Much Should I Expect to Pay for a New Roof?
I'm considering getting a new roof for my house, which has about 1900 square feet of roofing. I need to tear off the old shingles and put on…
How to Install Gutters on a Multi-Sloped Roof?
Hey everyone! I've got a tricky situation by my front door where three different roof sections come together, and I'm concerned about water pooling in the planter areas.…
Roofers Covered My Bathroom Exhaust Vent—What Should I Do?
I purchased a house in November 2023, and as part of the sale, a new roof was installed. Everything seemed fine for the first year until I was…