Roofing Accessories
Fix a Noisy Downspout
How to fix a noisy downspout. Have you ever laid in bed not being able to sleep because the downspout attached to the outside wall is near your bedroom and sounds like a snare drum echoing through your brain when it showers? Ting… ~ Ting… ~ Ting… I have had many calls ...
Two Skylights in One
Two skylights in one. Here is a design I made a few years ago to take the place of two skylight frames and two windows. I would frame one larger curb out of 2″x 6″ douglas fir 49.5″ x 25.5″ and set a twin manifold on the top edge of the ...
AskARoofer - What is it? #7
This is a picture of my daughter a few years ago holding a “what is it” out in front of my shop. It is a part of a system that is installed on all kinds of roofs, all over the world. Do you have any idea what it is? Answer Have a ...
Solar Tube Sky Lights
Installing Solar tube skylights is an affordable way to add lighting to your home. Did you know that in less than a couple of hours these little but powerful skylights can be installed? Yes, that quickly, you can be sitting with your feet up having a sweet tea and enjoying the great ...
Q & A - Is there another kind of roof gutter?
Mamie from Virginia asks, "Is there another kind of roof gutter?" My roof has an opening that has exposed beams and a gutter is not an option. How can I stop the rain from my roof hitting me? I have a photo that fixes the problem, I hope it helps. Most of ...
Rain Chains - Do They Really Work?
How do rain chains work? What is a rain chain? Rain chains are a unique addition to a home’s rain gutter system. They function well and also add a pleasant waterfall sound as the rainwater travels downward from cup to cup or link to link. A pleasant ‘white noise’ sound is ...
