Roofing Renovation
From insightful plans to how to guides, learn about all things roofing renovation.
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How To Replace a Chimney Crown
When a homeowner wanted to start using his vintage indoor charcoal grill, the inspector dashed his hopes until it was inspected by a mason. Resident Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough answered the call, helping to identify the chimney crown as the issue. Luckily, Mark knew just what to do, and the two worked together to replace the concrete crown.
How to Replace Wooden Gutters
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and carpenter Nathan Gilbert help a homeowner restore her wooden gutters to stay true to the home’s era and honor her late husband’s memory.
Sneak Peek: Brookline Rubber Roof
A mid-century modern offers a lesson in replacing a flat roof
Walls (and Roof) That Won't Come Tumbling Down
The new construction at Carlisle consists of foam-core panels that are strong enough to stay put for a century, and solid enough to keep the fuel bills low.
A Goof-Proof Roof
The Charlestown roof boasts a blend of old and new methods that respect the building's historic character and as well as its budget