Homeowners can often take the roof over their heads for granted. As long as your roof keeps the rain off and doesn’t leak, it might be tempting to not pay it much attention. Right? Maybe not. Whether ...

In this video, we go over 15 different common roof types for family homes. We explain the pros and cons of each roof style ...

To a home insurance company, the roof is the most important part of your house. Why? Because it's the gateway to far greater damage claims once it's breached. "The roof is the first layer that wind, ...

Are you looking to install a new roof this year? Jumpstart the project - prepare yourself with the facts on roofing materials before you even hire a contractor. Here’s a guide to pros and cons of 10 ...

Mark Austin, technical director at SpecStudio, discusses the key considerations when developing a detailed pitched roof ...

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ABOUT: Most common of all roof types in the U.S. today, asphalt shingles are the roofing material on almost 80 percent of American homes. Asphalt saturates both sides of their paper or fiberglass base ...