Need a new roof? Covering your existing asphalt shingles with metal roofing might be worth the expense. Here are some pros and cons.

Reinforce Your Roof A properly constructed roof in areas subject to high winds has trusses attached to walls with hurricane tiedowns, properly…

Gable, hip, gambrel, mansard – the shape of your roof says something about your home’s connection to earth and sky Gable, hip,…

A solid, leak-free roof with good gutters is your home’s best defense against the elements. Arm yourself with the knowledge to understand…

Continuous flashing is sometimes seen where a roof meets a sidewall, but in the long run step flashing will do a better job of preventing water…

Black streaks on shingled roofs are a common, though mysterious sight. While not immediately damaging, they can prematurely age shingles.…

Interlocking metal roofing panels are expensive, but they’re DIY—friendly, they look great, and they’ll last 50 years or…

Learn the difference between “stair-stepping” and “staggering” shingles when you have to know how to shingle a roof,…

The correct installation sequence for drip edge, roofing felt and ice and water shield can be confusing, since it changes from eaves to gable…

Outside corners on dormers needs special flashing details to prevent water leaks. This article explains two foolproof methods for making sure…

Roof-top cupolas can be used for both decoration and ventilation. In the days before roof and ridge vents, a cupola was the most effective way…