There are a number of choices with roof coverings today and shingles are usually brought to mind with most people, but there are other selections, such as tile, which can really add to the aesthetics of a home and its style. Tile is an appealing and earth friendly replacement for asphalt shingles, and it projects
Maybe you are trying to decide what kind of roof style is best for your home, as you are in the process of redoing a roof or getting ready to start a new project, but you can’t decide which style is best for what you need. Popular roof types, like hip and gable, seem to
Most anyone that is environmentally inclined or aware of the high cost of utility rates has likely had lingering thoughts about turning to solar energy as their saving grace. Who doesn’t want to be off the grid in some respects? It seems that solar energy is one way of protecting the environment, plus saving on
You may think you know all about low-slope roofs, which is that they are basically flat, like all the cookie cutter houses that you run across in hundreds of neighborhoods throughout the country, but such is not the case. There is a lot more to it than just a plain, old style kind of flat
🔎 Quick Summary: Roll Roofing at a Glance 💰 Very affordable: typically $1.50–$4 per sq ft installed 🛠️ DIY‑friendly: lighter rolls, easy to unroll and install ⏳ Short lifespan: about 5–10 years, compared to 20–25 years for asphalt shingles : 👎 Limited aesthetics: fewer colors, not ideal for main residences 🏠 Best suited for low‑slope—or flat—utility structures like
These days “green” means more than just a color, and it has taken on a whole different perspective with the environmental movement and sustainable living in general. The popularity of green roofs has gained attention around the world and many businesses and homeowners have gotten into the idea of utilizing green roofs not only from
Many potential homeowners think about a gable roofs and imagine their high and lofty peaks, and the beauty they can bring to a home. Their architectural elegance is reminiscent of stories from long ago. The historical New England Turner-Ingersoll seaside mansion inspired Nathaniel Hawthorn to write his 1851 novel, House of the Seven Gables, which
You’ve discovered a puddle of water in the corner of a room. Now you’re searching high and low, driving yourself crazy trying to figure out if you have a roof leak. You see ceiling stains and hear a drip, drip, drip. It could be coming from anywhere though! So how do you solve this problem
Replacing a roof can be a costly and exasperating process, but if a roof is storm-damaged by hail, high winds, or water and has failed to stand the test of time, there is usually no option other than repair and replacement, which often means deciphering exactly what is covered under a homeowner’s insurance policy and
“Do I need to replace my gutters?” You may be asking this question while looking up at your weathered shingles. If the roof is in bad shape, it stands to reason that the gutters may have to be replaced along with everything else. But do those gutters truly need to be replaced? There are signs
