From Tim Kanak
Roofing field notes
Practical answers about the details that shape a roof repair, replacement or maintenance plan.
Explore roof assemblies, water management and project decisions, with explanations for South Florida property owners and building teams. For a property-specific recommendation, the roof and project requirements need to be assessed together.
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Net free vent area versus the size of a vent
The opening visible from outside is not the same as the unobstructed ventilation area published for a product.
· Tim Kanak
Low-slope roof cover boards: what owners are buying
Understand commercial roof cover boards, their place in the assembly and the details owners should compare before approving a proposal.
· Tim Kanak
Tile roof bird stops and open eaves
Understand tile roof bird stops and the details to discuss with a roofer before choosing repairs or replacement.
· Tim Kanak
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