Wink Fasteners - Stainless Steel Fasteners - Bolts - Fasteners ...
Distributor of corrosion resistant fasteners including Stainless Steel, Monel,
Hastelloy, Titanium,...

Historic Slate Roofs - New England Slate Comapny
The repair, replacement, and maintenance of historic slate roofs by Jeffrey S.Levine.
Includes a history...

What you need to know about abc roofing
Michigan firm specializing in hockey and figure skating, from single sheet ice
hockey rinks to multi-surf...

Slate Roof Central
Offers consulting on repair of historic slate roofs and directory of recommended
contractors in US.

Construction Glossary
Glossary of home building terms.

Thresher Mill
Provides National Register nomination information for this location.

Stainless steel nails screws bolts - diamond saw blades and Pest ...
Stainless steel nails, screws, staples and bolts plus silicone bronze and copper
fasteners, and pest...

Roofing Wholesale Company
Roofing products sold to contractors and general public.

Mid Continent Nail Corporation - nails, bulk, collated ...
Collated, bulk, and wire weld, pneumatic tools, and pallet machinery.

Roofing Glossary
Glossary with short descriptions for many roofing terms.

Testing for Zinc in Parrot Toys
Article discussing the problem of zinc toxicity in parrots, including how to test
metal toy parts.

The Electric Pickle as Will and Idea -- a science experiment with ...
Philosophical discussion of the meaning of the experiment, and multimedia
files (.AVI, .MOV, .WAV)...

Putney Village Historic District
Provides National Register nomination information for this location.

Jackie Craven - Architecture Writer
Article archive with answers on a variety of subjects including kitchen and bath,
paint and wallpaper,...

Construction and Building Terms
Construction, building, renovation, and home improvement terms.

Roofing Material

A fine roof is an essential element of a well planned home. Employing experienced workforce and use of high quality equipment is important. Rates, simplicity of setting up and appearance are all deciding factors in selecting a roofing material.

Red Tile Roof

Installing Cedar Roof Shingles

Cedar shingles are durable and may resist insect damage. Cedar shingles are smooth and provide the home with a rustic appearance. When installing cedar roof shingles, homeowner's may sometimes be able to place the new cedar shingles over existing roofing material.... more HERE

Cedar Shingles

Metal Shingles

Metal shingles are usually meant to look like traditional asphalt shingles, wood shakes, or tiles, but metal shingles come with a greater guarantee to ward off rough weather. Many consider these shingles to be the strongest roofing material available. Contrary to popular belief, modern technology has made metal shingles very light, and they are a feast for the eyes, and also have very high fire-resistant ratings....More HERE

Metal Roofing

Will Your Roof Leak?

Roofing repairs: The component of sloped roofs that is most vulnerable to early deterioration is the area around the flashings (chimneys, plumbing stacks, valleys, etc., and particularly skylights). It is not uncommon for these areas to develop a leak before the rest of the roof material has aged significantly. Also, because these areas are frequently made of metal they can be more susceptible than the rest of the roof coverings to wind and other mechanical damage. So while the flashings may appear fine today, and your roof may be relatively young, the flashings should be monitored on a regular basis (semi-annually) to ensure they will function properly....More HERE