Roof damage rarely starts as a major problem. It begins with small changes that are easy to overlook. ”— Jules Albert ...

When you’re trying to track down a leak, start by looking at the roof uphill from the stains. The first thing to look for is any roof penetrations. Items that penetrate the roof are by far the most ...

Roof repairs are to homeownership what good nutrition is to overall health — a necessary component of keeping things in working order. They may not be the most glamorous projects, but they are ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

A reader is buying a house with a shallow-pitch roof. The roof surface is asphalt shingles, which concerns the reader because it is a roof that looks nearly flat. A home inspector said the roof slope ...

Q: Shortly after it was built, we noticed a slightly lifted-looking horizontal line (shingles not flat as the others) on the upper-left area of the roof when looking at the front of the house. The ...