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Gutter Guard Systems and Icicles
Here are some icicles hanging from the edge of a roof. The meltwater flash freezes at the edge because the air temperature is far below 32 F. Copyright 2018 Tim Carter Original Publish Date: December -...
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Gutter Protection vs. Gutter Cleaning – Cost Analysis
This gutter guard has been undergoing testing for ten months. Do you see the problem? Spring debris, like these maple-tree helicopter seed pods, can overwhelm gutter guards, clog them and render them...
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Gutter Covers
This is the best gutter guard I've ever tested. A stainless steel micromesh prevents any pine needles from getting into the gutter. Copyright 2018 Tim Carter "I started to test different products and...
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Why Your Asphalt Shingles Are Falling Apart
These shingles were supposed to last 30 years. They started to fall apart in just nine years. (C) Copyright 2018 Tim Carter Asphalt Shingle Failure Question #1: Tim, I’m beside myself. My expensive...
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Cleaning Shingles – Algae / Mildew / Oxygen Bleach
Clean roof shingles with Stain Solver. This roof is covered with different species of roof algae. Once you clean the shingles, you can keep them clean with a simple copper strip at the ridge. CLICK THE...
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Roof Moss and Algae and Cast Iron Pipe
This cast iron drain pipe is over 100 years old and in perfect condition. (C) Copyright 2018 Tim Carter Roof Moss & Algae Question #1: I need your expert advice, Tim. My asphalt shingle roof has...
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Where Your Roof Leaks & Chimney Crowns
These step flashings are the most common roof flashings after the standard plumbing vent flashing. (C) Copyright 2018 Tim Carter Where Your Roof Leaks Question #1: Tim, I really need your help. My roof...
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Roof Cracking Sounds Winter
Roof Cracking Sounds Winter | This roof can crack and creak in the winter with wind and snow loads on it. Copyright 2019 Tim Carter Roof Cracking Sounds Winter | Snow Loads, Ice Weight & Wind...
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Attic Truss Design
Attic Truss Design | This is an attic space in my daughter's new home. Most builders would have used standard trusses and wasted all this space. (C) Copyright 2019 Tim Carter Attic Truss Design - Real...
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This video shows you just about all you need to know about attic trusses. In case you do have questions, PLEASE click the two links just below and read my past columns about attic trusses. That saves...
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Prevent Cut Electric & Cable Lines and Roofing Nails
Those gray plastic pipes in the trenches will soon have electric and cable-TV cables in them. The pipes help prevent future cut lines. The photo should be saved and taped to the electric panel cover!...
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Roofing Bid Sheet
Roofing Bid Sheet - Be Prepared for Dishonest Roofers! A roofing bid sheet is a document that allows you to discover a professional roofer. I created one 25 years ago that many still use each day! My...
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Podcast 12
Ask the Builder Podcast 12 Highlights: Donn's giant crack on curved concrete steps Defective asphalt shingles Scott and chipmunks under paver sidewalk Tim shares a story about the dangers of delivery...
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Podcast 13
Ask the Builder Podcast 13 Highlights: Garage built too low Bathroom light fixture problem New tin roof in Washington DC Tim shares a story about controlling cracks in concrete Podcast Sponsor: Stain...
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Roof Flashing Podcast
Roof Flashing Podcast: Roof Flashing - Tim Carter, the founder of AsktheBuilder.com, provides you with the basics about flashings. It's important to realize the vast majority of leaks happen at these...
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Leaking Patio Roof Enclosure
Leaking Patio Enclosure Roof Podcast: Tim Carter talks with Jan in IL about her patio enclosure that's got a few leaks in the roof. Jan doesn't want to try to fix it herself so Tim explains a few...
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Copper Roof Strips Shingles
Ask The Builder · 66: Copper Roof Strips Shingles Copper Roof Strips Shingles Podcast: Tim Carter received the following email from Gary not too long ago: "Just had a new roof installed. As I was...
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Metal Roof Color Temperature
These were the three pieces of metal I had painted. The black tape is an emissivity target to get accurate temperatures. Metal Roof Color Temperature - Color Matters Big Time I used my FLIR infrared...
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Gutter Guard Scam Pevely MO
Gutter Guard Scam Pevely, MO - Beware High-Pressure Sales Rick reached out to me a day after I asked my AsktheBuilder newsletter subscribers to share what their gutter guards cost to install. That...
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Gutter Guard Scam Neenah WI
Gutter Guard Scam Neenah WI - Beware High-Pressure Sales Dan reached out to me a day after I asked my AsktheBuilder newsletter subscribers to share what their gutter guards cost to install. His email...
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