Question: I’m in the process of installing a metal roof over an outside deck. My rafters are in place, and now I’m getting ready to purchase and install my flashing and sheathing.

The flow of fresh air across roof shingles draws hot, moist attic air out through a ridge vent and pulls fresh air into the attic through soffit vents. Install a roof ridge vent - Los Angeles Times ...

My ranch-style home was built in 1968. It has dreary low ceilings. I would love to create a cathedral ceiling. When I looked in the attic, I discovered that the roof was not built with trusses.

First, because the frame is screwed directly to the rafters and the interlocked shingles are screwed to the frame, the roof can withstand winds of up to 120 mph without damage.

The flow of fresh air across roof shingles draws hot, moist attic air out through a ridge vent and pulls fresh air into the attic through soffit vents. This roof ventilation is important because it ...

Rafters can be cut and reinforced, ... Finally, install the skylight in the roof. Send questions to Here's How, 6906 Royalgreen Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45244, or visit www.dulley.com.

Q. I hate to still keep you on the "cold roof" subject, but I want to make a cold roof on my 6,000 square foot Victorian 4-unit with 2 furnaces that are located in the attic. What can I ...

Installing shingles over wet decking also will void any warranty you might have from the shingle manufacturer. Most roofs’ rafters are set 2 feet apart and the plywood decking should be a ...