Roofing & Exterior

Roof types, shingle anatomy, gutters, siding and exterior sealing — plus honest risk assessments for work at height.

The envelope that protects everything else.

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Roofing & Exterior guides

UV and water kill exterior wood in that order. How stains and sealers work, the prep that makes them stick, and realistic recoat schedules.

Decks fail quietly — fastener corrosion, ledger rot, loose rails. The eight checks that catch problems before they become collapses.

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True roof area from footprint and pitch, squares + underlayment.

Asphalt shingle bundles and starter course.

Squares and boxes for exterior walls, openings deducted.

Gutter sections, downspouts, hangers and fittings.

Decking boards, joists, screws and cost.