Roofing, Siding & Gutters Archives - Old House Journal Magazine

Simple Roof Repair Tips

Every roofing material has a lifespan. Use these methods to fix minor breakage or missing units, extending the life of the roof.

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Basics of Stucco Repair

A step-by-step guide to stucco repair, including patching, matching the stucco’s mortar type, and applying a finish coat.

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Working With Abatron Epoxy

What does a rotted window sill have to do with a maker of industrial epoxies and coatings? Plenty, when that company is Abatron Inc.

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Cobblestone Masonry

Learn the history and terminology of cobblestone masonry.

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Tools for Porch or Deck Projects

What tools you need to keep porch or deck in repair.

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A Better Roof

Technical improvements are bringing the roof into the future.

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Roofing Innovations

Evolving technologies for slate, tile, concrete, and metal roofs; the news on solar; plus a millworks shop tour.

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Major Home Maintenance Projects

Starting with waterproofing at roof and foundation, and proceeding to outdated electrical service, here are the major home maintenance projects you shouldn’t put off.

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One-Day Project: Clean Your Gutters

This biannual ritual will help keep your house functioning smoothly.

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Fixing a Chimney Mishap

A mason and homeowners derail a near disaster while building a stone chimney.

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How to Restore Window Boxes & Siding Damage

Exposed to the harsh elements, window boxes and siding often need to be repaired and restored.

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Roofing for Historic Buildings

A weather-tight roof is basic in the preservation of a structure, regardless of its age, size, or design. In the system that allows a building to work as a shelter, the roof sheds the rain, shades from the sun, and buffers the weather.