Roofing Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our roofing projects, how-tos, and designs.
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How To Replace a Chimney Crown
When a homeowner wanted to start using his vintage indoor charcoal grill, the inspector dashed his hopes until it was inspected by a mason. Resident Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough answered the call, helping to identify the chimney crown as the issue. Luckily, Mark knew just what to do, and the two worked together to replace the concrete crown.
Using a Roofing Wedge on Shingle Roofs
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert shows host Kevin O’Connor one of his favorite roofing tools for safely standing, kneeling, or sitting on an asphalt roof.
How to Replace Wooden Gutters
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and carpenter Nathan Gilbert help a homeowner restore her wooden gutters to stay true to the home’s era and honor her late husband’s memory.
A Comprehensive Guide to Installing Shingles on a Shed
In this DIY Smarts project, general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner the proper way to reshingle an old shed’s roof.
How To Make and Safely Finish Decorative Roof Brackets
Learn how to save money by making decorative roof brackets with common tools from builder Charlie Silva in our detailed step-by-step guide.
How To Install Drip Edge and Step Flashing
In this video, General Contractor Tom Silva teaches apprentices from our GenNEXT program his method for installing a drip edge and flashing.
How Cool Roof Shingles Work
Solar reflective roof shingles are an innovative technology that can lower your heating and cooling costs and be better for the environment.
What You Need to Know to Clean and Prevent a Mossy Roof
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner remove moss from his roof and prevent it from growing back.
A Guide to Roofing Materials and Which Ones are Right for You
Read about how different roofing materials compare to each other when it comes to cost, durability, and other factors. Our guide covers tile, slate, metal, and more.
How To Build a Copper Cupola Roof
Cupolas bring unique designs and better ventilation to homes. In this guide and video, we cover how to build a copper cupola roof.
Westerly in Detail: Applied Rafter Tails
How do you apply rafter tails to the exterior of a structure after the walls have been sheathed? Home builder Jeff Sweenor developed a simple solution that's efficient to execute
Common Drip Edge Installation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Installing a new drip edge to protect your roof? Learn how to avoid common mistakes with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
How To Install Roof Shingles
In this guide, Tom Silva discusses how to install roof shingles and the best approach to take for a seamless outcome.
How to Treat and Prevent Ice Dams
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains the best ways to keep your roof and gutters free from those dreaded ice dams
How to Install Ice-Melting Roof Cables to Prevent Ice Dams
Master electrician for Ask This Old House Scott Caron helps a homeowner install heat cables on his roof to stop ice dams.
How to Install Solar Panels
Renewable-energy expert Ross Trethewey demonstrates how photovoltaic solar panels work and the proper way to install them on a roof
How to Install a Copper Roof
This Old House experts install a standing-seam copper roof on a small addition
How To Properly Patch and Maintain a Leaking Rubber Roof
Watch as This Old House general contractor Tom Silva repairs a leaking flat roof with a new, long-lasting rubber patch.
How To Prevent Ice Dams
Discover how to prevent destructive ice dams from forming on your roof as This Old House's Tom Silva shows how to super-insulate an attic.
How to Fix and Maintain a Leaking Rooftop Vent Pipe
This Old House general contractor, Tom Silva shows how to fix and maintain a rooftop vent pipe by creating a watertight seal around it.
How To Prevent Roof Moss With Zinc Strips: A Comprehensive Guide
Roof vegetation is an eyesore and can damage your roof. In this guide, we'll share tips to keep your roof free of moss, mold, and lichen.
How to Reshingle a Roof
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to replace an asphalt-shingle roof
How to Remove Roof Moss
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares tips for keeping a roof free of moss and mold.