This small video collection covers the basics of installing a roof deck in a place where sideways rain is real.
Tape layers should overlap shingle-style up the roof
A specialty tool makes placing standard non-stretch tape in corners easier
Snap a line and stick to it
Roofs peel off from the edges, so it is critical to hold them tight
Outside insulation is an effective way to keep heat in. The devil is in the details, such as this one
Overlapping tapes with gravity in mind keeps water out of the house
Left-, right-, and straight-cutting snips with single- and compound-leverage each have their place on a jobsite
The first layer of foam is mostly an insulation layer; the outer layer is the air barrier and drainage plane. This video is about the first layer.
A retrofit solution that works great for a low-skill workforce—like volunteers
Paint-on waterproofing membrane, physics, and forethought protect an old window—and allow future maintenance—while sealing a big hole in a wet and windy wall
ZIP Stretch tape stretches this builder's expectations and wins him over
If you can't build to stay dry, build to tolerate wet
Make a route for drainage, protect the structure, and use water-tolerant materials to rebuild
Use real trim stock and give some thought to the layout—it will improve the look of your job 100 percent
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Putting a window in the hole means sealing around the edges, too
How to bend a lock-hem drip edge on a sheet metal brake
A specialty tool makes placing standard non-stretch tape in corners easier
