Top 48 Roofing Projects

1. 1. Roofing Tool Basics

   Roofing expert Mark Vivio offers information on basic roofing tools.

2. 2. Asbestos (01:10)

   

   Home improvement expert Karl Champley vlogs about where asbestos can hide in a home.

3. 3. Tips on How to Weatherproof a Roof

   DIY Network experts examine how you can protect your home from the elements no matter where you live.

4. 4. How to Repair a Damaged Roof

   

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   We simulated the damage of a tree falling on a roof by dropping a piano from a crane. Such an accident can cause major s...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

5. 5. Porter Cable Air Compressor (02:58)

   

   A trip to the Porter Cable factory in Jackson, TN gives us a company history and the process of making the Pancake Air C...

6. 6. How to Install a Tin Roof

   

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   Metal roofs help conserve energy by reflecting heat in the summer, saving owners up to 40 percent on energy costs and ma...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $10,000 - $15,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

7. 7. How to Add New Flashing

   

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   The seal between the chimney and the roof can be a potential site for leaks if water doesn't shed away properly. Here ar...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

8. 8. Lay Plywood Over Patio Rafters

   

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   Stage Two of the patio roof project has you laying plywood over the rafters.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

9. 9. How to Add a Roof to an Existing Patio

   

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   These three projects add up to a sturdy, long-lasting roof for your patio.

   Time:

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   Cost:

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   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

10. 10. A Roof Over Your Head: How Does Ventilation Protect the Roof?

    From winter cold to summer heat, your roof may have to withstand wide extremes of temperature. This constant exposure to...

11. 11. How To Repair a Sagging Support Beam

    

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    Learn how to install a two-column design system to properly support a porch roof.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $1,000 - $2,500

    Difficulty:

    Hard

12. 12. The Roof Over Your Head (04:25)

    

    The art of successfully weather-proofing your home begins with the roof.

13. 13. How To Repair Porch Columns

    

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    Utilizing old photos, "ghosting" from previous fixtures and pieces of the old column as guides, learn how to create new ...

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard

14. 14. Roofing Aesthetics (05:09)

    

    Do-it-yourself contractors discuss budget, styles, and roof installation.

15. 15. How to Frame the Roof of a Portico

    

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    Adding a portico with a roof is a great addition to the front of a home.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    --

    Difficulty:

    Moderate