Top 76 Roofing Projects

1. 1. Tips for Cleaning and Repairing Gutters

   These basic tips from Brad Staggs, Ask DIY home repair expert, answer commonly asked questions about cleaning and repairing gutters.

2. 2. A Roof Over Your Head: Materials for the Roof

   DIY Network offers information regarding the various types of materials that can be used to cover a roof, as well as which ones might b...

3. 3. Roofing Component Basics

   DIY Network offers definitions that will cover the basics of roofing terminology.

4. 4. 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 the elements m...

5. 5. The Pros and Cons of Slate Tile

   Slate can be used for floors and roofs and gives your home an aura of prestige. DIY Network experts give the pros and cons of this meta...

6. 6. How to Add a Decorative Cupola to a Garage

   

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   This 6' copper-top cupola will add elegance and beauty to the roof of a garage.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

7. 7. Expert Advice on Gutters and Downspouts

   The contractors from DIY's Be Your Own Contractor discuss an important topic that's related closely to roofing — gutters and down...

8. 8. 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 structural damag...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

9. 9. 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.

10. 10. Installing a Green Roof (04:03)

    

    Kevin O'Connor learns how to install a green roof from the inside out.

11. 11. How to Adjust Gutters and Caulk Flashing

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    These step-by-step instructions show how to reattach roof gutters, loosen and adjust their pitch, and seal roof flashing.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

12. 12. 5 Things to Know: New Roof (00:01:02)

    

    DIY Basics for the 5 things you should know before putting on a new roof.

13. 13. Maintaining Roof Shingles

    DIY host Tim Hockenberry provides tips on cleaning and maintaining roof shingles in the long term.

14. 14. Foolproof Fix for Roof Boots (01:28)

    

    Keep your roof watertight with this super-fast fix for roof boots.

15. 15. How to Slope and Waterproof a Roof

    

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    The DIY to the Rescue crew offers step-by-step instructions on how to give a flat roof a declining slope and waterproof it.

    Time:

    Month

    Cost:

    $2,500 - $5,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard