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that asphalt shingles are capable of good performance under conditions of high wind, even though they often don’t perform to their capacity. A large part of the problem is due to improper installation practices. Based on current knowledge, the most important considerations for preventing wind damage
nails of the proper length. Corrosion-resistant nails can be made of galvanized steel, copper, aluminum or stainless steel. Proper Fastener Installation Fasteners should not be over-driven, which will cause them to cut part-way through the shingle and lower its wind resistance. They should also
and yanks back on the tool, hooking the nail in a notch in the ripper head and then pulling the nail loose. Breaking the nail is not desirable because the stub left protruding from the roof sheathing will interfere with installation of the new slate and may prevent it from lying flat. Nails may also
should be limited to areas within the green strip. High-nailing is common, and you should remember that, even though you’ll see it often, high-nailing is improper installation and should be described that way in the report. Correction involves placing nails in the proper locations and hand-sealing
. Batteries become unnecessary, as there is no need for on-site energy storage. Batteries required to store energy produced by solar arrays, wind turbines and other renewable-energy systems are expensive, and they must be disposed of carefully. The installation cost is reduced by eliminating the need
because it often carries printed information about the shingles. Based on the information printed on this cellophane strip, you can see that this shingle manufactured by CertainTeed® complies with ASTM D3462, and that it’s approved for installation in Dade County, Florida, which is hurricane
engineer. Trusses sometimes rest in hangers instead of bearing on a wall. When this is the case, check the fasteners carefully. These hangers were fastened with roofing nails, and that’s a defective installation. Here’s the garage of the house. The neighbor told
on four primary factors: weathering; fabrication; installation; and maintenance. Weathering The weathering of slate tiles is similar to that of other roof-covering materials. It's the slow process of natural deterioration of materials exposed to the elements. A slate tile is composed of layers called
, but they shouldn’t have. Eight-penny, vinyl-coated sinkers used with metal connectors are a defective installation. So many connectors have been installed with 8-penny, vinyl-coated sinkers without being called out as a violation by building department officials that you should not recommend
. Installation of anti-scald valves is typically simple and inexpensive. Most models are installed in the hot-water line and require a cold-water feed. They also require a swing check valve on the cold-water feed line to prevent hot water from entering the cold-water system. They may be installed
