Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it? Maybe. Most codes now allow no more than two layers of roofing before requiring a complete tear-off. So, if ...

Choosing strong roofing shingles is a crucial step toward making sure that you, your home, and your belongings are well protected. (Another key step: hiring a good roofing contractor.) Consumer ...

A new solar technology introduced yesterday at CES could bring power-producing roofs mainstream by relying on an old building material—nails. For years, homeowners who wanted solar power have stripped ...

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Are you about to install a new roof on your home or small business? The odds are you’ll be giving serious consideration to asphalt shingles. This building material has dominated the U.S. residential ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

CANTON, MA – Sika Sarnafil announced the availability of Sikacoat roof coatings, the latest addition to the company’s roofing product line and an economical solution to extend the life of existing ...

Q: I have an asphalt-shingle roof that I am thinking of replacing. In our neighborhood I have seen other roofs replaced. Some have had the old shingles removed and others have had the new shingles ...

Choosing strong roofing shingles is a crucial step toward making sure that you, your home, and your belongings are well protected. (Another key step: hiring a good roofing contractor.) Consumer ...