# roof (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover roof. Page: Feed: --- ## [A Short-Lived Mansion](https://oldstructures.com/2026/08/20/a-short-lived-mansion/) _2026-08-20 · Don Friedman · Old Structures Engineering_ The kind of construction-sequence photos that I showed a while back for 15 Broad Street exist for other buildings and, crucially, for other building types. The following photo sequence is an example for the George Blumenthal house at 50 East 70th Street. “House” is a bit understated: Blumenthal bought part of the former site of \[…\] ## [I’m Not Laughing](https://oldstructures.com/2026/08/19/im-not-laughing/) _2026-08-19 · Don Friedman · Old Structures Engineering_ The northwest corner of North 6th Street and Berry Street in Williamsburg (Brooklyn) in 1940: The four-story building on the left is 111 North 6th, “Jersey Hogs Pork Products” is 115 North 6th, and the building between (the second fire-escape from the corner) is 113 North 6th. Here’s a better view of 111 which was \[…\] ## [Finding my waka](https://melaniedixon.substack.com/p/finding-my-waka) _2026-08-19 · Melanie Dixon · Two Wheels, One Soul_ Two wheels, one soul: one woman, one bike and a journey to the roof of the world. ## [From Standard To Remnant](https://oldstructures.com/2026/08/18/from-standard-to-remnant/) _2026-08-18 · Don Friedman · Old Structures Engineering_ From the 1930s, postcard nostalgia about the “days of the Square Rigger”: “Stokes” in this case is Isaac Newtown Phelps Stokes, who wrote the definitive book, in six volumes, on the physical and visual history of New York City up to the early twentieth century: The iconography of Manhattan Island. The Stokes Collection is, at \[…\] ## [Proper Decoration](https://oldstructures.com/2026/08/17/proper-decoration/) _2026-08-17 · Don Friedman · Old Structures Engineering_ This is pretty far afield for me, but it concerns the built environment, so close enough. Another old photo, from a snowy, icy day in 2019: That’s the side of the front facade of Albany City Hall (the front facade is on the left), with a pair of plaques from 1897 and 1930 (the building \[…\] ## [Waiting For A Flight](https://oldstructures.com/2026/08/16/waiting-for-a-flight/) _2026-08-16 · Don Friedman · Old Structures Engineering_ More old photos: from Newark Airport in 2019, looking northeast (on the left) and east (on the right): A close-up on the horizon: The cluster of building on the right is lower Manhattan, with One World Trade Center as the tallest tower. The cluster on the left is midtown, with the Empire State Building to \[ \] ## [July 4, 2019](https://oldstructures.com/2026/08/15/july-4-2019/) _2026-08-15 · Don Friedman · Old Structures Engineering_ Fireworks over the East River as seen from Battery Park City: Tastes vary, but I find this more interesting than fireworks up in a clear sky. ## [Fantasy](https://oldstructures.com/2026/08/14/fantasy-2/) _2026-08-14 · Don Friedman · Old Structures Engineering_ Circa 1910, a postcard of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Morningside Heights: There s only one problem: that s not what the cathedral looked like then or looks like now. The biggest difference is that the crossing tower was never started. There s a Guastavino dome at the crossing serving as a temporary roof built 123 \[ \] ## [There Now, That’s Not So Good, Is it?](https://oldstructures.com/2026/08/13/there-now-thats-not-so-good-is-it/) _2026-08-13 · Don Friedman · Old Structures Engineering_ From 2018, a nasty surprise after the ceiling was removed: More specifically, the gypsum board ceiling that had been put in place below the original plaster was removed, exposing the plaster, and the failure of the plaster, and the failure of the bottom of the cinder-concrete slab, and the failure of much of the wire-mesh \[ \] ## [The Benefits of a New Roof and Gutters](https://roofreplacementandinstallationnewsletter.com/2026/08/12/the-benefits-of-a-new-roof-and-gutters/) _2026-08-12 · Roof Replacement News · Roof Replacement and Installation News_ A home’s roof and gutter system work together to protect the structure from rain, snow, wind, and other outdoor conditions. \[…\] The post The Benefits of a New Roof and Gutters appeared first on Roof Replacement and Installation News . ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dtMSYOpxp2fw) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Boot Scrapers, Part 5: Simple And Effective](https://oldstructures.com/2026/08/12/boot-scrapers-part-5-simple-and-effective/) _2026-08-12 · Don Friedman · Old Structures Engineering_ I let this series languish for a while The stoop of an 1825 rowhouse, with a simple wrought-iron handrail: The newel post is, of course, cast iron, but the rest of the rail is wrought iron. If you look carefully at the stone steps, you can see that the part of each step from the \[ \] ## [Raising The Roof](https://oldstructures.com/2026/08/11/raising-the-roof/) _2026-08-11 · Don Friedman · Old Structures Engineering_ More evident alterations at an old subway station, similar to one I discussed a couple of years ago. A view of the westbound-platform roof at the Kosciuszko Street station on the J train: There s a lot going, only some of which is germane. The line is three tracks here, with the express running in the \[ \] ## [Never Mind The Title](https://oldstructures.com/2026/08/10/never-mind-the-title/) _2026-08-10 · Don Friedman · Old Structures Engineering_ Max Hubacher, on December 21, 1954, titled this photo New York City: Third Avenue Elevated : And, sure enough, there s the el over Third Avenue on the right. The small park being enjoyed only by pigeons is Cooper Square, where (if you are heading south to north) the Bowery splits into Third Avenue (on its proper \[ \] ## [An Ash Heap](https://oldstructures.com/2026/08/09/an-ash-heap/) _2026-08-09 · Don Friedman · Old Structures Engineering_ The valley of ashes as portrayed in a graphic-novel adaptation of The Great Gatsby: A pile of coal ash in the dump created in the swamp adjacent to the Flushing River, circa 1920: The site was drained and cleaned up for the 1939-40 World s Fair, and has been the Flushing Meadows-Corona Park ever since. The \[ \] ## [Two Structural Efforts](https://oldstructures.com/2026/08/08/two-structural-efforts/) _2026-08-08 · Don Friedman · Old Structures Engineering_ In the foreground, the rear facade of the Seventh Regiment Armory, famous for its ornate rooms in front, some designed by a young Louis Tiffany, but also containing a huge arched-truss drill hall that stretched the long-span roof technology of the US in 1880. In the background, 432 Park Avenue, the first of the Billionaire s \[ \] ## [Spectacle Is Timeless](https://oldstructures.com/2026/08/07/spectacle-is-timeless/) _2026-08-07 · Don Friedman · Old Structures Engineering_ From 1922 1940 (according to the New York Public Library) a postcard of Bryant Park in 1853 : Except, of course, it wasn t Bryant Park then (a) because it wasn t a park, just vacant land behind the big distribution reservoir located where the NYPL is now and (b) William Cullen Bryant was, in 1853, a \[ \] ## [Sweat, blood and tears](https://melaniedixon.substack.com/p/sweat-blood-and-tears) _2026-07-25 · Melanie Dixon · Two Wheels, One Soul_ Two Wheels, One Soul ## [Malaysia](https://melaniedixon.substack.com/p/malaysia) _2026-07-16 · Melanie Dixon · Two Wheels, One Soul_ Kuala Lumpur and onwards… journey to the roof of the world. ## [Year-Round Roof Care Prevents Costly Water Damage](https://roofreplacementandinstallationnewsletter.com/2026/07/15/year-round-roof-care-prevents-costly-water-damage-2/) _2026-07-15 · Roof Replacement News · Roof Replacement and Installation News_ A small roof leak rarely stays small for long. What starts as a faint water stain on the ceiling can \[…\] The post Year-Round Roof Care Prevents Costly Water Damage appeared first on Roof Replacement and Installation News . ## [Into Jakarta](https://melaniedixon.substack.com/p/into-jakarta) _2026-07-10 · Melanie Dixon · Two Wheels, One Soul_ The final push into Jakarta rush hour #TwoWheelsOneSoul ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uR483ljh5IUz) _2026-07-10 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Javan heartlands](https://melaniedixon.substack.com/p/javan-heartlands) _2026-06-30 · Melanie Dixon · Two Wheels, One Soul_ Or why I swap my $150 NZ cycling shorts for a $1.50 pair of Indonesian knickers. ## [Bad prawn day](https://melaniedixon.substack.com/p/bad-prawn-day) _2026-06-25 · Melanie Dixon · Two Wheels, One Soul_ Or why you should never try to ride 120 kilometres with food poisoning ## [How to Choose the Best Local Roof Replacement Team](https://roofreplacementandinstallationnewsletter.com/2026/06/22/how-to-choose-the-best-local-roof-replacement-team/) _2026-06-22 · Roof Replacement News · Roof Replacement and Installation News_ Replacing the structural barrier that shields your home from the elements is arguably one of the most significant investments you \[…\] The post How to Choose the Best Local Roof Replacement Team appeared first on Roof Replacement and Installation News . ## [To Java](https://melaniedixon.substack.com/p/to-java) _2026-06-16 · Melanie Dixon · Two Wheels, One Soul_ Journey to the roof of the world ## [Paradise found and lost](https://melaniedixon.substack.com/p/paradise-found-and-lost) _2026-06-13 · Melanie Dixon · Two Wheels, One Soul_ Journey to the roof of the world ## [Back to Bali](https://melaniedixon.substack.com/p/back-to-bali) _2026-06-09 · Melanie Dixon · Two Wheels, One Soul_ Journey to the roof of the word ## [Over the hill and far away](https://melaniedixon.substack.com/p/over-the-hill-and-far-away) _2026-06-06 · Melanie Dixon · Two Wheels, One Soul_ Or, how far can you ride on two fried bananas… journey to the roof of the world ## [Why Choosing a Local Roofer Makes a Difference](https://roofreplacementandinstallationnewsletter.com/2026/06/03/why-choosing-a-local-roofer-makes-a-difference/) _2026-06-03 · Roof Replacement News · Roof Replacement and Installation News_ A Smarter Way to Protect Your Home Your home’s exterior does more than shape curb appeal. It protects your family, \[…\] The post Why Choosing a Local Roofer Makes a Difference appeared first on Roof Replacement and Installation News . ## [How Modern Roofing Technology Lowers Energy Bills](https://roofreplacementandinstallationnewsletter.com/2026/05/12/how-modern-roofing-technology-lowers-energy-bills/) _2026-05-12 · Roof Replacement News · Roof Replacement and Installation News_ For decades, the primary role of a residential roof was simply to provide a structural shield against rain, snow, and \[…\] The post How Modern Roofing Technology Lowers Energy Bills appeared first on Roof Replacement and Installation News . ## [Test Post – Please Delete.](https://roofreplacementandinstallationnewsletter.com/2026/05/05/test-post-please-delete/) _2026-05-05 · Roof Replacement News · Roof Replacement and Installation News_ This is a test post. Please delete me. The post Test Post – Please Delete. appeared first on Roof Replacement and Installation News . ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/abuvRYHikGG7) _2026-05-05 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [How Are Roof Installations Done?](https://roofreplacementandinstallationnewsletter.com/2026/05/01/how-are-roof-installations-done/) _2026-05-01 · Roof Replacement News · Roof Replacement and Installation News_ The post How Are Roof Installations Done? appeared first on Roof Replacement and Installation News . ## [Leica Monovid 8×25](https://www.cleyspy.co.uk/product/leica-monovid-8x25/) _2026-04-24 · Suzanne · Monoculars | Buy Online at CleySpy_ The Leica Monovid 8×25 is a compact 8x monocular with a 25mm objective, positioned as a lightweight alternative to binoculars for travel and everyday observation. It pairs a 120m field of view with 90% light transmission for a clear, stable image, while the supplied close-up lens extends focus to 25–30cm for detailed viewing. The aluminium \[…\] The post Leica Monovid 8×25 appeared first on Cley Spy… ## [Why Metal Roofing Services Are Growing in Popularity](https://roofreplacementandinstallationnewsletter.com/2026/04/20/why-metal-roofing-services-are-growing-in-popularity/) _2026-04-20 · Roof Replacement News · Roof Replacement and Installation News_ Metal roofing has rapidly moved from a niche option to a mainstream solution for both commercial and residential properties. Property \[…\] The post Why Metal Roofing Services Are Growing in Popularity appeared first on Roof Replacement and Installation News . ## [The Roof Refresh Bringing Your Home Back to Life](https://roofreplacementandinstallationnewsletter.com/2026/04/04/the-roof-refresh-bringing-your-home-back-to-life/) _2026-04-04 · Roof Replacement News · Roof Replacement and Installation News_ A home’s roof is one of its most critical components, acting as the first line of defense against rain, wind, \[…\] The post The Roof Refresh Bringing Your Home Back to Life appeared first on Roof Replacement and Installation News . ## [Opticron Trailfinder HD 8×36 Monocular](https://www.cleyspy.co.uk/product/opticron-trailfinder-hd-8x36-monocular/) _2026-03-25 · Suzanne · Monoculars | Buy Online at CleySpy_ Compact, robust take-anywhere field monoculars, the Trailfinder HD 8×36 offers both convenience and quality for people wanting a durable field monocular to use while out walking in the countryside or hiking across it. Features Compact roof prism design with contoured protective rubber armouring Nitrogen gas filled waterproof construction IPX-6 Fully multi-coated optical system (all air/glass \[…\]… ## [R1T Efficiency Tests: Ski box on the roof or over the bed?](http://kootenayevfamily.ca/r1t-efficiency-tests-ski-box-on-the-roof-or-over-the-bed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=r1t-efficiency-tests-ski-box-on-the-roof-or-over-the-bed) _2025-12-15 · kootenay andrew · Kootenay EV Family_ When you live in the Kootenays, having an EV truck like the Rivian R1T is about balancing rugged capability with electric efficiency. But once the snow flies, we have to tackle the inevitable question: Where is the best place to put the ski box? Is it better for range to mount the box low, over the Read More R1T Efficiency Tests: Ski box on the roof or over the bed? ## [The Future of Roofing Contractors Is in Our Hands](https://planetsaferoofreair.substack.com/p/the-future-of-roofing-contractors) _2025-07-28 · Planet Safe Roof Repair · Planet Safe Roof Repair_ Change Is Here. Are You Ready? ## [Moving truck runs red light and scrapes the 11foot8+8 bridge](https://11foot8.com/moving-truck-runs-red-light-and-scrapes-the-11foot88-bridge/) _2025-06-26 · jurgen · 11 FOOT 8_ On June 21, a moving truck comes cruising down Gregson St. and trips the overheight sensor, runs the red light and strikes the bottom of the canopener bridge. This was crash #187 since April 2008. ## [Reefer truck gets stuck under the 11foot8+8 bridge](https://11foot8.com/reefer-truck-gets-stuck-under-the-11foot88-bridge/) _2024-08-31 · jurgen · 11 FOOT 8_ A local canopener fan pointed me to this crash, which happened a month ago. A reefer truck ended up with an expensive-looking roof modification after ignoring the red traffic light AND the warning sign at the canopener bridge. The truck was stuck under the bridge for almost an hour. This was crash # 185 (note that 185 and 184 are now out of chronological order).