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Common Roofing Errors

I was recently called to consult on an Iowa home that had extensive roof leaks into the finished space. According to the homeowner, the leaks […]

Repairing a Rotting Roof

Water dripping from a skylight during an autumn rainstorm looked like a minor leak. But when the roofer making repairs discovered an unexpectedly large area of saturated OSB sheathing and […]

Getting Kickout Flashings Right

I founded my own framing and siding company back in 1990, and while my brother still runs the siding division, much of my work these […]

Saving the Roof for Livingston

It all started when a bit of moisture came in at the skylights; opened up the roof and it seemed there was more to the […]

Moisture intrusion into a building envelope

This was a post I originally posted on a friend’s site. Today’s guest post is from my friend Mark Parlee. Mark is a builder and […]

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Having studied several hundred homes regarding building envelope performance, moisture intrusion, and construction defects, Mark has witnessed preventable damage on an extensive scale. The Journal of Light Construction (published by Hanley Wood) has tapped Mark's expertise for several articles. Published both in print magazine and online forums, Mark has earned a Veteran Contributor status with JLC magazine. Mark keeps in touch with other professionals throughout the U.S. who have contacted him through the online forums.

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