In last month’s column (“Truckie on a Hot Peaked Roof ,” March), I addressed peaked-roof structures that truckies commonly encounter while running around atop a fire building. Understanding these roof ...

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Plywood used to be king for wall sheathing and flooring material, but oriented strand board (OSB), introduced in the late 70s, is now the most popular. But both have their advantages and disadvantages ...

Q: Shortly after it was built, we noticed a slightly lifted-looking horizontal line (shingles not flat as the others) on the upper-left area of the roof when looking at the front of the house. The ...