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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