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Tips on how to make repairs on asphalt shingled, wood shingled, and tile roofs.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #147 Sep 1973 (v.23#7) pg. 44

Tile roofing. Clay or concrete, a tile roof will outlast the next generation. What is available and typical installations.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #60 Apr-May 1990 pg. 36

Installing a concrete-tile roof.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #65 Feb-Mar 1991 pg. 56
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #69 Aug-Sep 1991 pg. 4

Tips on possible causes for leaks in a tile roof.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL May 1984 (v.12#4) pg. 85

How to inspect a tile roof and make common repairs. The properties of tile roofs and common tile styles are explained.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1987 (v.15#5) pg. 22
Added Info OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1988 (v.16#1) pg. 6
Added Info OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1988 (v.16#2) pg. 16

Tip on painting composition cement roof tiles and shingles.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL May-Jun 1994 (v.22#4) pg. 26

Tip on repairing chips in Spanish roofing tiles.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1995 (v.23#1) pg. 20

Advice on repairing and replacing a clay tile roof. A review of the mechanics, styles and color of roof tiles.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1998 (v.26#2) pg. 39

Restoring slate and tile roofs. Some tips.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1989 (v.166#8) pg. 34
Added Info POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1989 (v.166#11) pg. 9

Roofing tiles, a new alternative to shingles. A look at corrugated aluminum tiles and lightweight concrete tiles. Includes installation tips.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1979 (v.214#4) pg. 118

How to maintain and repair an historic old roof. Covers slate and wood shingles and clay tiles. Some tips.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Sep 1986 (v.1#1) pg. 62

Traditional techniques for slating and tiling roofs. Advice on installation and repair.
WOODWORKER Jun 1993 (v.97#6) pg. 92

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