Local television news media and the Plain Dealer reported damage in Northern Ohio from a storm that passed through the area during the late afternoon and evening of June 25, 2013. The storm was comprised of heavy rainfall, high winds,… Read More
Archives by Month: June 2013
Are You Feeling Lucky? (Construction by Dummies – Headers)
In our continuing series of Construction by Dummies, we discuss headers for timber framing, specifically the members that frame around an opening through a floor or roof. Openings are often necessary through a floor or roof for the penetration of… Read More
Woven Valleys – Construction for Dummies
In our continuing series of Construction by Dummies, we discuss woven valleys for asphalt shingles. A woven valley is one method of installation for asphalt shingles at a valley where two intersecting roof slopes meet (see featured photo above). It… Read More
Silly Roofing Details – Flashing (Part 1)
Our continuing series of Construction & Shortcuts by Dummies goes on the roof this week to look at flashing. Proper flashing is a critical detail for all shingled roofs. Proper flashing is usually comprised of metal or a rubberized membrane.… Read More