In general, every roof must be ventilated The section of Code governing ventilation of roofing areas (attics) is – unlike most of Code - pretty simple. Code (section 9.19.1.2 for those of you who want to check our work) requires that ventilation areas of either…
A couple of times a year, our office receives a call from a contractor trying to figure out what grade of shingle should be used on the side of a house. One of the reasons for this lies in the fact that some installers have…
We in the Maritimes live in a pretty wet place. For that reason, it’s vital to properly seal wall openings properly during construction. Improper window installation is the leading cause of Atlantic Home Warranty claims!Steps to proper window installation 1) trim the housewrap Most installers…
In many cases, it’s a requirement of Code to install what’s called “eaves protection” along the lower edges of a roof. Builders will often call this by a brand name, of which there are a few. It's also called "ice and water shield." However, regardless…
The National Building Code is remarkably quiet when it comes to metal roofing – only a few lines specifying the kind of fastener, and a cautionary note that standard profiled metal roofing can’t be used on shallow slope roofs unless specifically designed for that application.…