Can you install roof sheathing over real wood?
Read this weeks advice from the Ol’ Sage Builder regarding if you can install over an existing real wood roof.
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Replacing Cedar Roof Shakes with Asphalt Shingles
If it’s time to replace your roof, cedar roof shingles are an attractive, but more expensive option than asphalt shingles. In fact, cedar roof shakes can be six or seven times the price of asphalt roofing. If you are considering a shift from cedar shingles to asphalt, there are a number of factors to consider.
Spray Foam vs. Radiant Barrier Sheathing: Pros and Cons
When installing attic insulation, a case can be made for both radiant barrier sheathing with typical types of insulation as well as spray foam insulation. A number of factors should be taken into consideration when choosing between these two, especially the climate zone that you’re building in. Radiant barrier sheathing is inexpensive and reflects thermal radiation to keep attic spaces cool. Spray foam offers insulation and provides some sound proofing from outside noise.