Category: Roofing
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Cabin Cathedral Ceilings
Exposed trusses and cathedral ceilings are incredibly common in cabin construction. Unfortunately, the construction details of these are often incorrect and lead to poor energy performance, ice dams, leaks, mold, mildew, and rot. We’ll look at several correct construction assemblies for unvented insulated ceilings. What is a Cathedral Ceiling? A cathedral ceiling is a type…
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Animal Proof Construction
There’s a sign hanging in our neighborhood mailbox shelter that reads, “Guests, you are in bear country.” And the reality is for the vast number of cabins and rural homes – you too are guests. There’s a lot to consider when building somewhere where humans are vastly outnumbered to be both a good neighbor and…
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Home Construction in Wildfire Areas
Building in a rural area goes hand-in-hand with wildland fire danger (whether forest or brush/grassland) – thus using proven wildfire hardening construction methods is critical. Below is a list that we’ll reference across the site – but there’s already a host of great resources online to review. Wildfire Resources Wildfire Construction Guidelines Placement on Lot…
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Cabin Roofs in Snowy Locations
Building in snow country quickly makes the roof one of the most important systems of the entire build. There’s a lot to consider to make living in snow country a lot safer, more durable, and more comfortable. If you haven’t already – be sure to review our general roofing guidelines for cabins and rural homes.…
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Cabin Roof Construction
Building somewhere rural often has unique environmental challenges in addition to the extreme burden of trying to source a contractor or materials if things get damaged or begin to leak. We’re big proponents of metal roofing in every climate because of their long-term durability and energy efficiency. This guide is all about how to design…
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