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Roof Repair How to Steps PDF Print E-mail
Written by kenny   

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Do not panic if you find a small leak in your roof. If it is just a small leak, you do not have to replace the entire roof. Roof leak repair is not as difficult as you might imagine, and it definitely does not cost as much as replacing the entire roof! See installing roof jacks

Note: If you are not comfortable getting up high on your roof, then you need to hire a professional.

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How to Build a Roof Truss PDF Print E-mail
Written by Tom T   

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Roof trusses are the framework that supports the roof of a home.  Roof trusses are made of wooden beams that are secured with metal brackets and bolts for added strength to the structure.  There are a number of designs available, yet there are some more common than others.  This article will guide you through the steps of two common roof trusses, which are: 

  • Hip Roof Truss
  • Gable Roof Truss

DIY-HQ also has these other topics related to your roof, replacing shingles, installing roof jacks

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Installing Roof Jacks PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jake   


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If you're interested in doing some impromptu work on your roof, you might be interested in learning how to deal with steep slopes. Whether you are doing roof coatings, shingle work or anything else that pertains to improvement on a roof, the steep slope challenge will always be there. While trained professionals eventually learn how to balance themselves in almost any situation, those of us that only have a few chances at doing this during our lives require additional help in keeping our balance. This help comes in the form of roof jacks. See how to repair your roof.

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