Flat roofs and those with very little pitch, called shed roofs, are usually covered with one or more layers of heavy asphalt roll roofing rather than with the overlapping shingles found on many ...

Question: I have an older house. The attic was converted into a Cape Cod-type bedroom for children. The old asphalt rolled roof is leaking again. What do you suggest as the best method to fix it?

Choose your roof carefully: It will be on your home for decades, and it must be structurally sound, weather-resistant and aesthetically pleasing. Read on for a rundown of the main roofing materials ...

Dear Olivia: It would have been much better if the contractor had used durable tin or copper for that low roof initially, but those materials are much more expensive than asphalt rolled roofing. With ...

Dear Mindy: Although a flat roll roof is more prone to leaks than a typical pitched roof, there certainly are many leak-free flat roofs. It is wise to inspect a flat roof at least twice each year and ...

Your roof is perhaps the most important part of your home. It not only provides structural support and weather protection, but it also improves energy efficiency and boosts curb appeal. Because your ...

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Any part of your house’s exterior can get assaulted by wind, rain, hail, bitter cold, intense heat, strong sunlight, and other weather insults. But your roof typically gets the worst of it. Things ...