Make your roof last longer (and save yourself a ton of cash) by paying attention to these 15 indicators of common problems ...

Can new plywood be installed on a 40-year-old roof without removing the old? Roy Gingrich of Ellicott City has a 40-year-old house with an asphalt shingle roof surface. The existing asphalt shingles ...

Q. This week: I had my roof sheathing replaced a year ago; it was plywood and had delaminated. The contractor thought it might have been due to excess moisture in the attic. This winter, I went up ...

Q. Lately I've seen roofers install a strange product that looks like traditional felt paper, but it's not. It has a peel-away backing paper, and this material sticks to the wood sheathing. What is it ...

Pacific ForceField Weather Barrier System for the roof of my new workshop. I chose to hire professionals for the installation and explore when it makes sense to pay for expert work. Additionally, I ...

Clay tiles have been in use for many years and are still installed in both residential and commercial applications. Clay tiles differ from concrete in regards to weight, attachment methods and the way ...

In last month’s column (“Truckie on a Hot Peaked Roof ,” March), I addressed peaked-roof structures that truckies commonly encounter while running around atop a fire building. Understanding these roof ...

Q. I'm trying to educate myself about new construction, as I'm thinking of building a new home. I see carpenters nail on large sheets of wood onto the wall studs. What's the purpose of this funny ...

Dear Jerry: I have surface mold on the sheathing in my 1982 vintage, 12/6 pitched attic. I’m aware of the cause (poorly vented bathroom fans and not well-sealed fan fixtures, lights, wires, etc.). I ...