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Four Ways to Shingle a Valley
A custom builder shows three conventional ways and one new method to weatherproof this crucial roof detail
— by Mike Guertin
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Preparing the Valley of a Roof for Shingling
Proper preparation goes a long way toward preventing leaks
— with Mike Guertin
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Laying Out Three-Tab Shingles
Spend a little time measuring and striking lines, and the rest is fairly easy
— by John Carroll
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Sheathing a Roof
You're 30 ft in the air, balancing on narrow framing members and
manhandling sheets of plywood that'll catch the wind like canvas sails.
You'd better know what your doing
— by Robert Weatherall
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Retrofitting Skylights in a Truss Roof
Don't cut any roof trusses until you get most of the new framing in place
— by Mike Guertin
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Sizing Gutter Systems
A three-step approach helps you calculate the best size for your house
— by Andy Engel
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