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Guide:
Asphalt Shingle Roofs
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Guide discussing disaster resistance related to asphalt shingle roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.
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Information guide describing proper attic air-sealing, insulation, and ventilation to combat ice dam formation on roofs in cold climate zones.
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Guide providing information about flashing around a chimney to protect the intersection of the roof and chimney walls from water intrusion and anchoring of a chimney to prevent collapse in high winds.
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Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.
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Guide describing how to provide a continuous water control layer across the roof assembly by sealing all penetrations for pipes, vents, etc. in existing roofs.
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Guide describing how to install and properly integrate flashing at the intersection of the wall and roof on an existing home.
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Gutters and Downspouts
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Guide describing the installation of gutters, downspouts, and alternate options for managing rainwater run-off from roofs.
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Low-Slope ("Flat") Roofs
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A guide describing how to install low-sloped ("flat") roofs with insulation above the roof deck that resist wind pressures during high-wind events.
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Metal Roofs
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Guide discussing how to install metals roofs to resist damage from high winds, hurricanes, ice, and wildfires.
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A guide for choosing, installing, and flashing roof anchoring systems for solar panels.
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Guide describing requirements for sealing roof sheathing to increase resistance to high winds and rain.
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Guide describing how to apply self-adhered asphaltic membranes at eaves in cold climates to help guard against ice dams.
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Roof Edge Protection
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Guide describing construction and protection of roof edges to resist air pressures at roof edges during high-wind events.
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Guide describing how to seal roof valleys and how to seal around pipes, chimneys, and other roof deck penetrations.
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Guide describing how to install step and kick-out flashing where walls meet roofs.
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Guide describing an approach to re-roofing an existing flat roof to improve thermal, water, and air control performance.
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Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped roof and add insulation above the roof deck.