Roofing

August 2, 2024

Controlling Air, Water, and Vapor at the Roof Deck with VaporDry (Building Resilience)

A vapor-permeable roofing underlayment stops air and liquid water while allowing vapor to pass, ensuring a durable roof deck. A layer of Cedar Breather creates a ventilation airspace for moisture and heat removal.

Insulation & Air Sealing

Roofing

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July 15, 2024

Standing Seam Metal Roofing Vs Corrugated Screw Down Metal Roof: What's the Difference?

Fasteners, expansion resistance, and propensity for leaks separate standing seam and corrugated roofing types

Roofing

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July 1, 2024

How to Install a Hip Cap on a Standing Seam Metal Roof

Apply sealants, hook hip trim onto z-closures, secure trims, and fasten it securely to ensure a watertight seal.

Roofing

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Sponsor Content

April 1, 2024

Two Essential Roof Flashings: Kickout Flashing and W-Type Valley Flashing

How to Bend Kickout and WType Valley Flashing with Tapco Brake

WRB & Flashing

Roofing

Sponsor Content

January 9, 2024

Updated: January 15, 2024

Roofing Nails That Last: Double Hot-Dipped Galvanized Coil Nails from Maze

Roofing is only as durable as the roofing nails used to hold it down. Maze nails are durable, resilient, and available in a variety of materials and options.

Roofing

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January 2, 2024

Fastening a Ridge Cap to a Standing Seam Metal Roof

Use hemmed edges on the metal ridge cap to lock the metal roof assembly together, sealed tight against roof leaks

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Roofing

October 16, 2023

Flashing The Top of a Standing Seam Metal Roof That Butts a Wall

Installing a standing seam metal roof is a straightforward process for simple roofs like the one in this video by Union Corrugating, showing how to install endwall flashing with standing seam panels.

Roofing

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