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Roofing / Discussions

How you vent a metal roof?

...roofing) Metal roofing. Any alternative method, and any that are preferable but more expensive, would probably start with adding new roof trusses and then insu...

Posted by Kim jarrett July 12, 2019 Roof coverings 3 responses

Is There a Difference Between an Air Barrier and vapor barrier?

Hi, I have an open beam house (no attic access) built in 1962. I live in cold, dry Edmonton Alberta. My low slope roof doesn't leak, however about once a year i...

Posted by Sherri Mccormick Aug. 17, 2018 Roof assemblies - renovation 3 responses

how can I find diy green roof supplies in the Vancouver area?

Would like to put a green roof on our existing garage, its approx 70 years old. Where can we get materials to b iuld like to do it ourselves?

Posted by Rachel Riding April 13, 2020 Roof coverings

is a double vapor barrier on a South Florida roof bad?

I am building a new home in Naples Florida with a metal roof and open cell foam sprayed on underside of roof deck. I am considering a peal and stick membrane un...

Posted by Arthur Moore April 6, 2020 Roof assemblies - renovation

What considerations should be made when installing a green roof on a metal building?

...roofing systems when installed properly. We would need more details in order to provide any specific advice in your case; are you considering leaving the metal ...

Posted by Nina Flores Feb. 16, 2020 Roof coverings 3 responses

Where can I find supplies for a green roof?

...roofing contractor or it truly can be DIY?  Thanks :) nadia In Principle, building a green roof can be as easy as it looks in our Green Roof DIY installation vi...

Posted by Nadia Naderi Oct. 8, 2020 Roof coverings 1 response

For a first time buyer where do you start with renovations?

...roofing materials and a cost comparison of metal roofs and asphalt shingles. Also in general I would point you towards these pages about renovations, how to fin...

Posted by Joanne Geall Aug. 19, 2020 Efficient home design 1 response

Doing an addition, what type of roof is the best to use?

...roofing materials, have a look there, you may find all the answers you need. You can also read our pages on the pros and cons of asphalt shingles and metal roof...

Posted by Babak K July 17, 2020 Roof coverings 1 response

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