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 ...

A roof recover retrofit involves installing a new, durable metal roof over an existing roof in a way that is structurally sound, non-disruptive, and cost-effective. This system enhances the roof’s ...

Standing seam metal roofing costs $16,400, on average, to install with an estimated low cost of about $14,000 and a high cost of $19,000. Standing seam metal roofing is a popular choice due to its ...

TPO roofing is a relatively inexpensive rubber roofing material that’s most often used on commercial buildings. TPO stands for Thermoplastic Polyolefin; it’s made primarily from recycled rubber, and ...

Pry, chisel and scrape off old metal flashings and roofing cement. Before you do anything, get your ladder, roof brackets and safety harness set up so you can work safely and efficiently on the roof.

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 ...

. Q. I hate to still keep you on the "cold roof" subject, but I want to make a cold roof on my 6,000 square foot Victorian 4-unit with 2 furnaces that are located in the attic. What can I do? K.C.