Rhode Island 2016: Roof - Fine Homebuilding

Roof

Roof for Outdoor Unit
Snow can reduce the efficiency of the HVAC system, so we built a roof to shelter it
Fascia-to-Roof Seal
Before the ice-dam protection membrane is applied, we seal the roof sheathing to the fascia.
Cheek Wall Finish — Without Staging
Leaving the sheathing and shingles off one section of roof provides access to apply finishes and paint an awkward spot.
High-Performance Roofing, From Stick-Framing to Shingles
Tricky framing transitions, I-joists for rafters, and top-down shingling offer a look at some unconventional but effective techniques.
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FHB House Ventilation: Draining and Drying Trapped Moisture
Cor-A-Vent's siding vents, continuous strip vents, and ridge vents combine to ensure good rain-screen ventilation.
Nickel-Gap Dormer Siding
Different-style siding on the dormer sets it apart from the body of the house.
Running Out of Leftovers and Shingle Scraps
The organized leftover pile made it easy to find usable pieces. And good shingle management minimized waste.
Porch Rafters: Matching the On-Center Layout
With the beam longer than the porch ledger it is a challenge to transfer the rafter layout so the framing is square.
Garage Roof Framing
Student's highlights of garage roof framing.
Upside-Down Roofing
Faster, safer, easier—instead of shingling from the bottom up, we're shingling from the top down.

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