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Roofing & Siding
Properly overlapping metal flashing, sealing tapes, and peel-and-stick membranes keeps wind-driven water from getting into the house
With fewer skilled subs in more demand than ever, roofing contractors go out of their way to earn subcontractor loyalty
I was focused on my job, relying on remodeling pros to be focused on theirs. Maybe I got too much of a good thing.
Composite roofing can solve many of the challenges found with natural materials like cedar shake and slate
Roofs can be remodeled for any number of reasons, but there are a few key things to consider
Products from Trim Solutions, Eldorado Stone, Kleer, Versatex Building Products, ProVia, James Hardie, CertainTeed, Tando Building Products, and LP SmartSide
Professional Remodeler’s annual roundup of the top 100 products as chosen by you, our readers
StoneFacade manufactured veneer stone in Appalachian Twilight: photo courtesy of CertainTeed
Manufactured stone veneer provides instant curb appeal, but lack of installers and the increased cost and time involved are a challenge for siding contractors
Whether you use trusses or rafters, creating space above exterior walls will improve energy performance
The need to replace a roof early can come from weather, subpar installation, or product failure
You’ve read about rogue roofing contractors who scam unwitting homeowners? This scam’s aimed at roofers.
To showcase its durability, this subfloor went through the iron man of building products
Here's how to produce a high-quality, marketing video using a drone.
Restored ironwork and a return to French doors in the façade keep the focus of The New American Home on the original home’s core as something that remained true to its period design while also transcending the traditional architecture of its old Orlando neighborhood. The side additions and connecting stone-and-brick terraces project a timeless estate feel that fits Florida, but would be equally at home in the Northeast or Midwest.
Carefully chosen and finely detailed products define the 2018 New American Remodel
As close to "hail-proof" as this veteran roofer has seen
Shingling over an old roof may be faster, cheaper, and a common practice. But some companies refuse to do it.
For fast, accurate installation, organize and cut trim pieces by window size, then preassemble into frames in the shop
Photo courtesy Jeffrey A. Davis, Davis Photograph
This inspiring modernization of an 80-year-old historical structure holds lessons any remodeler can put to work
Photo: Pixabay.com
A big-ticket multi-family project can look super-tempting, but many siding contractors would rather not bid it