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Roofing
Properly installed roofing is protects your home from the elements. Learn the tips and advice to help you install, repair and maintain roofing and flashing from experts at The Money Pit.
We have over 121 articles discussing Roofing including frequently asked questions, columns, tips, product reviews, e-newsletters, transcripts and news releases.
Roofing Articles
Roofing FAQ

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Fall, Roofing, Winter...
Tips for cleaning a roof....

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Fall, Roofing, Spring, Summer, Winter...
I am going to reshingle my roof. I have one layer of shingles down and was going to reshingle over top of them. Someone told me that when you put ...

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Fall, Roofing, Spring, Summer, Winter...
I’m shopping for a new roof and learning that there are a lot more choices for shingles these days. I’ve decided against using composite asphalt s...
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Fall, Mold, Roofing, Spring, Summer...
While getting a home inspection done for a potential purchase, the inspector pointed out a light blue/grey mold throughout the attic, but he refus...
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For the most effective ventilation, I recommend continuous ridge and soffit vents Air will enter the attic at the ridge, run up under the roof sheath...
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Leaks that form upon snow melt are not unusual. The presence of snow on a roof can create what in effect become dams that trap water, sometimes even ...
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The solution is a roof repair where the flashing around the roof vent is replaced. This requires disassembling shingles around the area of the vent a...
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Most ceiling leaks in bathrooms are caused by leaks in the plumbing vent pipe flashing above the bathroom where the vent pipe goes through the roof. ...
Mold, Roofing...
I have noticed these little mushroom type looking things growing in my attic where the water is seeping in. Fungus? Part of the mold family? Harmful?....
Bath Remodeling, Roofing...
About two years ago, I had noticed there was a leak coming through the ceiling in my bathroom which is connected to my bedroom. My husband went up t....
Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing...
I have a question about roof replacement. My composition shingle roof was installed in 1984 and is starting to curl at the edges. Should I remove th....
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We have a 1960 plantation style home with crown molding under the flashing (no gutters). My lot is 1.5 acres and has an elevation change of 25 feet f....
Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing...
Dear Tom & Leslie,I have a question about roof replacement. I'm planning on installing Reinke Shakes, an 8X12 inch alunimun shake with a barrel .....
Contractors, Roofing...
Dear Tom & LeslieI had a roof repair. I had another repair carpenter tell me the roofer had driven a roofing nails thru the middle of approx. 40....
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Dear Tom & Leslie,Do you have any comments/criticisms/feedback about the Rainhandler rain dispersal system (see www.rainhandler.com ) to use in p....
Cleaning, Roofing...
Dear Tom & Leslie,I noticed those unsightly black stains on my shingle roof a few months ago. I'm guessing they are the fungus/mold that grows .....
Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...
Dear Tom & Leslie,A few weeks ago I had a leak in my roof which I had repaired. The problem started before the roof was fixed and I had water dam....
Roofing Columns

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Roofing, Spring...
With the spring thaw finally upon us, it’s time to start thinking about home improvement projects. And one of those projects should be to ch...

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Lawn & Garden, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Spring...
When it comes to your home’s exterior, color is currency. With millions of homes across the country currently on the market, smart homeowners are diff...

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Energy Savings, Fall, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Storm Proofing, Windows & Skylights...
A skylight can create a bright, open look to any room. But just make sure that skylight is installed watertight or you will be left with leaks later ...
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Bath Remodeling, Fall, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing, Roofing, Siding, Spring, Summer, Toilet, Tub & Shower, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights, Winter...
To help you avoid home improvement hassles of your own, here are the top ten home improvement topics we get the most questions on, and some solutions ...
Fall, Green Home Improvement, Roofing, Siding, Spring, Summer, Winter...
Just as products for home interiors have been getting greener, there’s a growing variety of exterior treatments for creating an ecologically sound hom...
Fall, Roofing, Spring, Summer, Winter...
With the generally silent, steady job it does protecting you and your home, it’s easy to take your roof for granted─easy, that is, until a leak ...
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Energy Savings, Heating, Roofing, Winter, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...
Right about now, the wind is howling – right through doors and windows! Here’s how to protect your home from the elements, one weekend at a time. ...
Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...
Beginning January 1, 2006, and, in most cases, through December 31, 2007, energy-saving home improvement purchases for your U.S. residence are eligibl...
Caulking, Chimneys, Doors, Energy Savings, Fall, Roofing, Siding, Windows & Skylights...
October is here, and that means it’s time to get the house in tip top shape for an energy efficient winter heating season. This also needs to be don....
Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...
From House Beautiful Home Remodeling & DecoratingTom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete host The Money Pit, a nationally syndicated radio show that fie....
Doors, Electrical, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Storm Proofing...
Louisiana has hurricanes, Texas has floods, Kansas has tornadoes and California has mudslides and fires. Natural disasters have plagued man since t....
Electrical, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Roofing, Siding, Windows & Skylights...
You’ve probably heard it said dozens of times before “they don’t build ‘em like they used to”. Well, it’s true – and sometimes that’s a good thing! ....
Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Heating, Mold, Roofing...
A cool comfortable house is a welcome escape from summer heat. But often times you can be just as uncomfortable inside the home as outside. Whether....
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Summer heat can really beat up your roof. Keeping yours in tip top shape can mean the difference between a safe dry house and a collapsed ceiling. No....
Appliances, Bath Remodeling, Decorating & Design, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Flooring, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Safety, Windows & Skylights...
Expecting a crowd this holiday season? Here’s a home improvement “To Do” list to make sure your entertaining is safe, happy and fun!FLOORING – New c....
Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Foundation, Roofing...
If you think a few leaves and twigs in your gutter are harmless, think again. Clean gutters are the single most important key to avoiding major and e....
Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Roofing...
With summer upon us, a cool house is a welcome escape. But you don't have to get hot-headed in your attempts to beat the heat. There are lots of thi.....
Chimneys, Contractors, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Foundation, Roofing...
The other day I stopped at a local pizza place looking for a quick meal. I noticed the handwritten sign on the wall: “Special: 2 Slices for $2.50”Th....
Basements & Crawlspaces, Roofing, Storm Proofing...
April showers won't just bring May flowers, but wet basements too if homeowners don't maintain good outside drainage conditions. Wet basements are ......
Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Mold, Roofing, Storm Proofing...
Every year, nor'easter's, hurricanes and other major weather events do plenty of damage to the nation's homes. Wind and rain can flood basements, ... ...
Roofing Tips

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Roofing, Siding...
Every product in the home has a life span. Evaluate your major home components, such as roofing and siding, on a yearly basis. ...

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Miscellaneous, Roofing...
Wood gutters are a rarity these days, but if your home does have them, they require a little extra attention. Wood gutters need to be resealed every ....

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Roofing...
Leaky roofs don’t always require replacement. You can stop the drips with without leaking lots of cash, with a simple repair. Most roof leaks happe....
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Winter ice forming on your roof can look beautiful – but it has the potential to cause expensive damage. Heavy snowfalls followed by warm days often ....
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Did you ever think of using infrared technology on your roof? Professionals are now using non-invasive infrared cameras to perform roof inspections.....
Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Energy Savings, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing...
Believe it or not, not all home improvements “add up.” Here’s how to decide which improvements will make you money, and which ones will waste it. W....
Roofing Product Reviews

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Product Recomendations, Roofing, Storm Proofing, Winter...
Choose superior underlayments from Grace Construction to protect your roof deck from ice dams, wind-driven rain and water intrusion....

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Fall, Roofing, Spring, Summer, Winter...
Many homes look great with natural shake shingles. But that great look often fades to bland gray after only a few years – and comes with maintenance h...

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Product Recomendations, Roofing...
Metal roofing is often called "Investment Grade Roofing". That’s because a metal roof will save money and add value to your home. For star....
Roofing E-newsletter
Roofing E-newsletter Articles

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Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Safety, Winter...
Selling a home these days can be tough – excess inventory plus the threat of foreclosure is making it a buyers market. How do you attract potential b...

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Appliances, Electrical, Energy Savings, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Kitchen Remodeling, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Winter...
Welcome to the first day of winter. If you live in the balmy Deep South or sunny California, you’re lucky. Much of the country gets blasted with col...

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Bath Remodeling, Decorating & Design, Fall, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Roofing, Safety, Siding, Stairs & Railings, Structure...
Weekend warriors, you have a whole EXTRA day coming to tackle those projects you've been putting off. Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a poun...
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Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Storm Proofing, Summer...
It’s the mid-summer doldrums. The excitement of "no more pencils, no more books" has worn off, and the kids are probably starting to get to you about...
Air Conditioning, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...
Gas prices got you stranded at home this Memorial Day weekend? Use the extra day to become a real weekend warrior, and take on those projects you’ve ...
Faucets, Roofing, Safety, Tools...
Once you finally get your Money Pit exactly the way you want it, you’re not going to want to leave! That’s what most Americans surveyed by AARP say t...
Cleaning, Contractors, Energy Savings, Faucets, Flooring, Foundation, Heating, Kitchen Remodeling, Mold, Product Recomendations, Roofing...
Construction pros are flocking to Orlando, Florida this weekend, because for them the International Home Builders’ Show is the happiest place on earth...
Appliances, Doors, Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, Safety...
The month is not even out and you’ve probably already fallen off the wagon on some of those New Year’s resolutions. Go on a diet that’s a lot easier ...
Air Conditioning, Contractors, Flooring, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Product Recomendations, Roofing...
Just a few more days left in 2006. This year, why make another resolution you can’t keep? Why not make resolutions for your house instead. Make thi...
Product Recomendations, Roofing, Safety, Siding, Tools...
If you’re running out of gift ideas, don’t take the lame way out and get a gift card! According to a Consumer Reports holiday shopping poll, more tha...
Basements & Crawlspaces, Energy Savings, Flooring, Home Security, Roofing, Storm Proofing...
Have you looked up lately? The failure to find and fix minor roof problems is the number one cause of a major roof re-do. So, if you've let the roof...
Faucets, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Roofing...
Ask anybody who's ever installed their own faucet, and they'll tell you the hardest part about putting in a new faucet is getting the old one out. But...
Contractors, Decorating & Design, Product Recomendations, Roofing...
Happy Thomas Crapper Day! He's the butt of jokes, but we really owe a lot to Mr. Crapper, as we celebrate an invention we just can bear to be without...
Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Energy Savings, Foundation, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Safety, Storm Proofing...
Each year around this time, schools, communities and businesses pay special attention to fire safety. But keeping safe from fires is a year round pro...
Energy Savings, Kitchen Remodeling, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Storm Proofing...
Along the country's Gulf coast, it will be a long time before life is ever the same for millions of Americans. And even if you don't live in the area...
Air Conditioning, Contractors, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Roofing...
Would you have ever thought that the words "million dollar" and "mobile home" would end up in the same sentence? Believe it or not, these homes - som...
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Flooring, Lawn & Garden, Roofing, Storm Proofing...
You go, girl! It turns out women are the power consumers. While most of us have known all along that women love to shop ‘til they drop, it’s what th...
Roofing Transcripts
Roofing On Air

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Appliances, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Doors, Flooring, Outdoor Structures, Painting & Staining, Patio, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Tub & Shower, Walls & Ceilings...

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Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Flooring, Plumbing, Roofing, Stairs & Railings, Windows & Skylights...

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Basements & Crawlspaces, Decorating & Design, Doors, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Garage, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...
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Decks & Porches, Flooring, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Roofing, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...
Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Flooring, Lawn & Garden, Lighting, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...
Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Flooring, Roofing, Tub & Shower...
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Cleaning, Doors, Foundation, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Staining, Patio, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...
Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Flooring, Foundation, Roofing, Siding...
Caulking, Cleaning, Flooring, Lighting, Patio, Roofing, Tub & Shower...
Basements & Crawlspaces, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Roofing, Siding, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights...
Appliances, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Roofing, Siding, Structure, Tub & Shower, Walls & Ceilings...
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Doors, Energy Savings, Heating, Remodels & Additions, Roofing, Toilet, Windows & Skylights...
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Roofing...
Caulking, Electrical, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...
Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Foundation, Mold, Plumbing, Roofing, Siding, Toilet, Tub & Shower, Walls & Ceilings...
Appliances, Cleaning, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...
Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Remodels & Additions, Roofing, Toilet...
Cleaning, Electrical, Flooring, Garage, Lighting, Mold, Roofing, Toilet, Tub & Shower...
Cleaning, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...
Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Roofing, Stairs & Railings, Tub & Shower...
Flooring, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Roofing, Toilet, Windows & Skylights...
Appliances, Flooring, Garage, Heating, Patio, Plumbing, Roofing, Structure...
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...
Bath Remodeling, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Flooring, Plumbing, Roofing, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...
Basements & Crawlspaces, Decks & Porches, Doors, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Doors, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Faucets, Flooring, Kitchen Remodeling, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Roofing...
Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing, Roofing, Siding, Walls & Ceilings...
Air Conditioning, Cleaning, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Siding, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decks & Porches, Energy Savings, Flooring, Foundation, Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...
Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Chimneys, Cleaning, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Remodels & Additions, Roofing, Tub & Shower...
Cleaning, Energy Savings, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Roofing, Storage & Organization, Tools...
Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...
Appliances, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Flooring, Foundation, Garage, Kitchen Remodeling, Roofing...
Cleaning, Energy Savings, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Garage, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings...
Basements & Crawlspaces, Doors, Electrical, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Roofing...
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Flooring, Mold, Product Recomendations, Remodels & Additions, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...
Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Faucets, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Siding, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...
Air Conditioning, Bath Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Mold, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings...
Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Garage, Roofing, Toilet, Tub & Shower, Walls & Ceilings...
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Contractors, Electrical, Lawn & Garden, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...
Air Conditioning, Basements & Crawlspaces, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Flooring, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...
Bath Remodeling, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Electrical, Flooring, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Tub & Shower, Walls & Ceilings...
Decks & Porches, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Mold, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...
Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Mold, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Heating, Roofing...
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Flooring, Roofing, Toilet, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights...
Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decorating & Design, Remodels & Additions, Roofing, Tub & Shower...
Bath Remodeling, Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Roofing, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights...
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bath Remodeling, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Mold, Pool, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...
Air Conditioning, Basements & Crawlspaces, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Patio, Roofing, Tub & Shower...
Cleaning, Doors, Electrical, Energy Savings, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...
Appliances, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decorating & Design, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...
Cleaning, Doors, Foundation, Heating, Plumbing, Roofing, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings...
Electrical, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...
Electrical, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Plumbing, Roofing, Safety...
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Flooring, Plumbing, Roofing, Tub & Shower...
Air Conditioning, Bath Remodeling, Doors, Electrical, Energy Savings, Mold, Roofing...
Welcome to a very special edition of The Money Pit. We are broadcasting live from the 2006 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida....
Roofing News Releases
Roofing News Releases

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Chimneys, Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Roofing...

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Bath Remodeling, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Miscellaneous, Roofing, Siding, Windows & Skylights...
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