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Built-in Gutters
Old House Web — Built-in gutters, also referred to as "box gutters" are considered a concealed roof drainage system. Since they are not readily visible, they typically don't alter the historic character of buildings and don't detract from or conceal ...More…
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Imitation Slate Roofing
Old House Web — When it comes to slate roofs, one concern regarding changing the roof system is that it may alter the historic character of the building. My first concern is the experience and qualifications of the person that has condemned the roof. Too often I ...More…
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Treated-Shingle Toxins?
Old House Web — While until the end of 2003 it was the dominant wood preservative for residential building products, CCA is rarely used these days. Up until then CCA treated millions of outdoor decks and playgrounds. It is highly effective, but has made many ...More…
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Finding a Roof Leak
Old House Web — Homeowners can sometimes identify the source of a roof leak by performing a few simple tasks. Roofing contractors probably make their largest profits installing roofs. It's understandable that some might not want to spend their time chasing leaks ...More…
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History ofSlate Use in the United States
Old House Web — It is indicative at once of the awesome powers of nature whichhave formed it and the expertise and skill of the craftsman in handshaping and laying it on the roof. Installed properly, slate roofs require relatively little maintenance and will ...More…
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The Preservation and Repair of Historic Clay Tile Roofs
Old House Web — Clay tiles are one of the most distinctive and decorativehistoric roofing materials because of their great variety ofshapes, colors, profiles, patterns, and textures. Traditionally,clay tiles were formed by hand, and later by machine extrusion ...More…
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Repairing & replacing asphalt shingle roofs
Old House Web — Parts of this story: Essential Knowledge ~~ Repairing Existing Shingles ~~ Installing a New Roof ~~ Take it Further -- Suppliers & Other Reading Asphalt shingles were introduced into the roofing market in the late-1800s as a by-product of making ...More…
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Damn! Ice dam!
Old House Web — Note: The following information is used with permission ofServiceMagic, which provides free contractor recommendations from its database of 40,000 home improvement contractors & real estate agents. Every few winters many cities are plagued by ice ...More…
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Tips on preventing and dealing with winter roof problems
Old House Web — An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the lower edge of a roof and prevents water produced by melting snow from draining off the roof. The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into a building and cause damage to walls, ceilings, ...More…
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Historic wooden shingle roofs further
Old House Web — It isimportant that professionals be part of the team from the beginning. Apreservation architect should specify materials and construction techniques thatwill best preserve the roof's historic appearance. The shingle supplier mustensure that the ...More…
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Historic wooden shingle roofs Maintenance
Old House Web — Regular maintenance will extend the life of a wood shingle roof. The purpose of regular or routine maintenance is to extend thelife of the roof. The roof must be kept clean and inspected for damage both tothe shingles and to the flashing, ...More…
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Specifications for Replacement Roof
Old House Web — Specifications and roofing details should be developed for eachproject. Standard specifications may be used as a basic format, but they shouldbe modified to reflect the conditions of each job. Custom shingles can still beordered that accurately ...More…