Roofing Resources

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Trade organizations and institutes exist for just about every kind of roof out there. Here are some sources you can tap:

• The Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau in Sumas, Wash., provides information to homeowners through its Web site at www.cedarbureau.com, or call the organization at 604-820-7700.

• For more about metal roofs, go to the Metal Roofing Alliance Web site at www.metalroofing.com or call 253-858-0233.

• Look up consumer information about clay and concrete tiles at the Roof Tile Institute Web site, www.ntrma.org. The phone number is 541-689-0366.

• Vincent Hobson's book, Historic and Obsolete Roofing Tile can be ordered through www.rooftilebook.com or by calling 303-674-6644.