I want to buy a ski roof rack for my late(st) model Honda Civic. Any suggestions? I'm concerned about any impact on the fit (seals) and finish (paint) on my car. How justified is this paranoia? Also I will likely eventually want to carry bikes or other cargo.
posted by Wood on Oct 30, 2009 - 4 answers

How can I implement a temporary fix for a leaking roof? [more inside]
posted by notashroom on Oct 28, 2009 - 12 answers

How do I strap a walker to the top of a Pontiac Sunfire for a long distance trip? [more inside]
posted by klwatts on Oct 3, 2009 - 7 answers

I need a referral to a plumber in Minneapolis who can do a good job replacing my 1930 toilet. Also need a roof repair, sidewalk, and tree removal. [more inside]
posted by Juicylicious on Sep 20, 2009 - 9 answers

Fallen tree filter: Who's responsible and does home owner's insurance factor in? [more inside]
posted by MaryDellamorte on Aug 20, 2009 - 17 answers

Is it OK (consequence-free) for my condo association to delay all roof shingle replacements until January? [more inside]
posted by amtho on Aug 10, 2009 - 3 answers

I need a new roof. Can you recommend a roofer? [more inside]
posted by chrisroberts on Jul 24, 2009 - 7 answers

Look at GoogleMaps over Beijing. About a quarter of the buildings have rooftops that are red or blue. And the color is really strong in comparison to everything else. Has the image been colored, or are they just painted? Either way... Why?
posted by molecicco on Jun 30, 2009 - 3 answers

Why are there big rocks on this roof? [more inside]
posted by Tube on Jun 28, 2009 - 9 answers

RoofRackFilter: in which the poster ignores all the good advice he received earlier, buys a used Volvo V70, and is confounded by the roof rack. [more inside]
posted by eschatfische on Jun 19, 2009 - 2 answers

Just how noisy is rain on a metal roof if you're not underneath it? [more inside]
posted by jrossi4r on May 21, 2009 - 11 answers

I want to build a dog run on a flat (well, 1% or so) modified bitumen (I think) roof. What materials should I use? [more inside]
posted by iknowizbirfmark on Mar 24, 2009 - 8 answers

Pain in the roof of the mouth when eating, often the first meal of the day. [more inside]
posted by hungrysquirrels on Mar 9, 2009 - 8 answers

What are those blocky, meta-encased things on top of buildings? [more inside]
posted by Sully on Jan 23, 2009 - 10 answers

What do I do about the rats living in my roof? Without leaving decomposing rat corpses above my ceiling? [more inside]
posted by Netzapper on Jan 13, 2009 - 16 answers

West Wing Filter: What's that dude doing walking on the roof? [more inside]
posted by grapefruitmoon on Nov 23, 2008 - 13 answers

FLAT ROOF tear-off/replacement question: What is the difference between using HOT tar versus WARM tar? Also, if a roof needs replacement, how cold can the outdoor temperature be before it is inadvisable to do a roof tear-off job? (Is November or December in Chicago a bad time to do this job?, we would like to do it before it snows)
posted by Lylo on Nov 12, 2008 - 7 answers

Hurricane IKE bought me a new roof. Help me pick one out. [more inside]
posted by JPowers on Nov 2, 2008 - 6 answers

I have 15 medium-sized vegetable plants on my roof in Brooklyn, which is easily accessed via stairs (i.e. not through a hatch in the roof). The roof has been treated with that silver paint stuff and is surrounded by a metal railing. My landlord originally asked me to remove the plants for a "fire safety" inspection. I removed them but put them back the following day after the inspection. Today (several weeks later) I received a letter from my landlord stating that I had to permanently remove the plants because he received a violation for "illegally occupying the roof deck." I really don't want to get rid of my plants! Is there any way to keep them on my roof without technically violating any laws/codes??
posted by staveitoff123 on Sep 11, 2008 - 10 answers

What are the best options for replacing our asphalt shingle roof with something equally long-lasting but greener? [more inside]
posted by gingerbeer on Sep 8, 2008 - 12 answers

Should we get a foam roof? [more inside]
posted by Wolfie on Jul 28, 2008 - 9 answers

accident involving lots and lots of soot-like dust and my bedroom... [more inside]
posted by krautland on Jul 24, 2008 - 11 answers

There are some buildings at a Cornell Univeristy with slate shingles. The shingles towards the top, near the peak of the roof are about half the size of the ones along lower part. Why? Is this common? [more inside]
posted by bdc34 on Jun 25, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking for a knowledge base about how to get on rooftops in big cities. I live in Portland, OR, so Portland buildings are of the most immediate interest to me, but I'd be interested in any city.
posted by nnevvinn on May 17, 2008 - 7 answers

I have some questions about the metal roofs on our porches. [more inside]
posted by librarianamy on May 16, 2008 - 7 answers

There are ceiling-to-floor water streak marks in one of my bedrooms. Is this just condensation or could it be a roof or wall leak? [more inside]
posted by ellenaim on May 9, 2008 - 6 answers

I am thinking of installing a metal roof. I am in central New England. My present shingled roof has a 3½" to 12 pitch and is rated for up to 30 pounds per square foot. This winter The roof had to be shoveled on a regular basis. I am both worried that with heavy repeated snows my home is at risk for structural damage and I suspect that this 30 PSF rating is not a real world figure. I also have a problem with heavy snow blocking the combustion air for my furnace which is built into the furnace stack. Would a dark colored metal roof with such a shallow pitch be self clearing under heavy snow?
posted by Raybun on Apr 26, 2008 - 5 answers

Our roof is leaking and the super doesn't seem to care. [more inside]
posted by Evangeline on Feb 19, 2008 - 15 answers

Should I buy a house knowing I will probably have to replace the roof in 4 years? [more inside]
posted by JPowers on Feb 14, 2008 - 30 answers

Our shed roof is falling apart - the underlying wood seems fine, but the waterproof layer (felt?) has in part blown off in a recent gale. I plan to buy a roll of something on the internet, strip off the remaining waterproofing, and then attach the new stuff. So my questions are: What do I need to buy to put on the roof, and how do I attach it?
posted by handee on Feb 3, 2008 - 5 answers

What do you know about roof hatches in Brooklyn co-ops, Lapeyre stairs, and the ol' DIY spirit? Can I just order or a pair, or is this a job for a contractor? Do I have to get an architect involved or something?
posted by paul_smatatoes on Jan 3, 2008 - 2 answers

How do you safely clean your 2nd story gutters from a steeply sloped roof? [more inside]
posted by lyam on Nov 21, 2007 - 9 answers

I climbed up on our Philly rowhome's roof a couple months ago to have a look at it & came across a couple of raised sections that I'm curious about. Are they roof hatches? Skylights? Nothing? [more inside]
posted by zempf on Oct 23, 2007 - 11 answers

Its midnight on Friday. My roof is leaking. Its supposed to rain all weekend. My house is 3 1/2 stories and the leaky part of the (gabled, Queen Anne-style) roof is not easily or safely accessible to without special equipment that I don't have. Assuming that I'm not going to be able to get anyone to fix this before Monday at the earliest, is there anything I can do to to at least mitigate the damage? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Oct 19, 2007 - 7 answers

Help me identify this building material... [more inside]
posted by Bjkokenos on Sep 17, 2007 - 5 answers

What new material would you use to replace an old cedar shingle roof? [more inside]
posted by weapons-grade pandemonium on Sep 17, 2007 - 13 answers

We got absolutely screwed by the guy who sold us our house. Can you suggest some recourse? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 14, 2007 - 31 answers

How bad is my roof? [more inside]
posted by Salvatorparadise on Aug 20, 2007 - 15 answers

Anyone have a roof deck or build roof decks? I'd like to invest in one - what should I do, and what am I missing? [more inside]
posted by waterbottle on May 12, 2007 - 9 answers

We've recently moved into a house where the previous owners removed all of the rain gutters from the roof. We've more recently had new gutters installed(bye-bye, tax refund!) except for one particular spot at the corner of a very steep valley where two edges meet. Is there a way to collect water at a spot like this? [more inside]
posted by 40 Watt on Mar 15, 2007 - 21 answers

Some ice fell from the top of our neighbor's roof, and struck my mother-in-law in the head. Are they at all liable? [more inside]
posted by wysard on Feb 10, 2007 - 17 answers

Who would you recommend to redo my roof? I'm in Des Moines, IA. Price matters. Any other advise about roofing is gladly and thankfully accepted.
posted by kc0dxh on Dec 5, 2006 - 6 answers

What are some "green" alternatives when replacing an old shingle home roof (in New England)? [more inside]
posted by chefscotticus on Nov 8, 2006 - 13 answers

Help me quickly disassemble a set of Yakima racks. [more inside]
posted by mragreeable on Sep 29, 2006 - 6 answers

Help me prevent a roof leak. [more inside]
posted by the_W on Sep 16, 2006 - 9 answers

Had lots of rain here lately and the tin roof in my old house has sprung a couple of small leaks. I'm not sure what the cause is. Can I fix this myself or is a not-very-handy-man like myself asking for trouble? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Aug 25, 2006 - 4 answers

Questions and advice about replacing a roof. [more inside]
posted by Frank Grimes on Jun 11, 2006 - 10 answers

Is it feasible that a short (probably under 5 minutes) but rather heavy hail storm of golf ball-ish sized hail would damage a shingle roof to the point where it would need to be replaced? [more inside]
posted by shinji_ikari on Mar 29, 2006 - 13 answers

I can't seem to find a roofer who is interested in working on my house, but there is water pouring through my kitchen ceiling! [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Dec 6, 2005 - 27 answers

HomeownerFilter: Need a new (flat) roof. Questions for homeowners in general and Torontonians. [more inside]
posted by winston on Sep 30, 2005 - 7 answers