It is important for you to stress quality roof-sheathing installation to the builder, as well as the use of enough nails. If the sheathing is not attached securely, the edges can curl and expand ...

Adding a cold roof to an existing home requires stripping the old shingles from the roof. Then some of the old sheathing is cut out at the eave edges so air can flow from the soffit vents upward ...

It is important for you to stress quality roof-sheathing installation to the builder, as well as the use of enough nails. If the sheathing is not attached securely, the edges can curl and expand ...

If you decide to cut a hole, make sure the roof hole is about 6 inches less in width and length than the outer base of the cupola. This will allow you to install hidden blocks on the edges of the ...

I’m in the process of installing a metal roof over an outside deck. My rafters are in place, and now I’m getting ready to purchase and install my flashing and sheathing.

The roofer still needs to install a small strip of the ice and water shield at the lower edge of the roof. He'll do that after removing the 2-by-4 cleat that prevented him from falling to the ground.

DEAR TIM: I’m in the process of installing a metal roof over an outside deck. My rafters are in place, and now I’m getting ready to purchase and install my flashing and sheathing.

Although I don’t think installing new plywood roof sheathing over the old would be a grave mistake, I would not recommend doing it, for several reasons.