Roofs

Although a tricky process, this step-by-step video makes it look easyby Patrick Sheeley

Smart framing and layout make this job seem easyby Rick Arnold

When a train station's 120-year-old roof brackets decay, a carpenter braces the roof and constructs a detailed template to guide the restoration by Brain Campbell

An architect explains how to use the six principles of massing to shape a distinctive small homeby Jeremiah Eck

A new home combines privacy, daylight, and durability, and fits comfortably into a traditional neighborhoodby Charlie Witzke

Go inside this lakeside cottage to see how massing influences interior shapes by Jeremiah Eck

A litany of options for roof penetrations ensure that this connection stays tightby Russell Hamlet

by Tinsley Morrison

by Michael Maines

Among the important details on a roof is the rake, the sloping edge along the end wall of a gable, shed, or gambrel roofby Katie Hutchison

Another chance for Montpelier's wood beams to shineby Scott McBride

by Dexter Winsley

When installed properly, this centuries-old roofing can last a lifetimeby Patrick Sheeley

SureNail Technologyby Mike Guertin

A professional roofer demonstrates ways to use a stationary brakeby John Mahan

Slate-roofing contractor John Mahan demonstrates how he uses a portable brake to cut metal for drip-edge flashing  by John Mahan

Kick-Out Diverters direct water right where it belongs: into the gutterby Mike Guertin

Soliel Stepflashingby Mike Guertin

With its long, simple roof, a shed dormer adds the most floor space and more opportunities for windows than other dormer typesby Katie Hutchison