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| Learn best practices to preserve and maintain all elements of your original roof. |
| Learn helpful information about flashing and how to ask your roofing professional the right questions. |
| Explore tips for replacing or repairing roof shingles on your historic house. |
| Learn tips to ensure your roofing contractor uses best practices for your historic house. |
| Learn all about wood-shingled roofs and best practices for installation. |
| Review unique considerations for flat roofs, including how to work with a professional roofer to replace your low-slope roof. |
| Review types of gutters and maintenance tips for gutters on your historic house. |
| Learn about the best roof ventilation solutions. |
| Learn about ice damming and how to prevent it. |
| Learn how to remove and replace individual wood shingles on your historic house. |
| Explore information about caring for the slate roof on your historic house. |
| Explore information about caring for the clay tile roof on your historic house. |
| Learn how to preserve or replace the metal roof on your historic building. |
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