How often you should have your gutters cleaned and why. A clean rain gutter or eave trough system is important for them to do their job. Their job is to control the rainwater exiting from the roof overhangs. If not kept clear of debris, damage can occur to the roof overhangs, ...
Pete asks, "What size nail do I use for the ridge cap?" If you use a high definition ridge cap and only one layer of shingles, you need about a two-inch nail. The code says nails should penetrate through the roof sheathing or into the roof sheathing 3/4 of an inch. ...