One of the main roles of any roof is to keep water out, and that’s why flat roofs are prone to problems. Because they have no slope, they can’t effectively discharge rainfall or snow melt. Wherever ...

The roof over you and your family’s head is one of the most — if not the most — important parts of your house, and there’s definitely a possibility that it won’t last forever. At some point, you might ...

Installing a new roof on a home can be more than a one-person task. In fact, most might want to hire a licensed roofing specialist. Nonetheless, average homeowners would want to educate themselves on ...

For a homeowner, a brown spot on the ceiling is very bad news. It means you have a leak in your roof and the possibility exists that, by the time you see the evidence, you've already suffered some ...

A popular question we hear over and over again is "Why can't we use shingles on our flat roof?" The answer is simple. Shingles are not waterproof. When installed correctly they form a water tight ...

Your roof is important. It protects you from the elements, helps to keep your home warm in the winter (and cold in the summer), and is a key piece of your home. Roofs are expensive, sure, but when it ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

The roof is one of the most important parts of your home’s structure, which means it’s vital to keep on top of maintenance to ensure your property remains warm and dry. But even with effective ...

Every year, roughly 5% of U.S. homeowners gaze forlornly up at their aging and weathered shingles, sigh, and take the financial plunge to get a new roof. Martin DeBono, President of GAF Energy, sees ...