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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Metal roofs have a lot to offer. Despite the higher up-front cost, a metal roof is likely to be a cost-effective choice in the long run. That’s in no small part because they can last anywhere from 40 ...

There are many issues that can eventually lead to needing a roof replacement; curling shingles are one of them. Here's what ...

TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PABCO ® Roofing Products, a leading manufacturer of premium asphalt roofing shingles, unveils an easy-to-use online tool for visualizing the look of the company’s ...