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 ...

Q: I enjoyed the article about puddling on flat roofs (Nov. 2, 2002). I have a slope problem on a 12-by-10-foot one-story addition attached at one edge to a higher wall of my split-level house. It is ...

Despite the bad press flat roof extensions might have received in the past, now is definitely the time to reconsider if this is a route you are mulling over as a way of adding extra space and perhaps ...

Q. I have a 22-year-old asphalt-shingle roof. The home is the same age. I have GAF 20-year-rated three tab shingles. I want to replace the roof and was told by a roofer that I could go over the ...

If you are thinking about transforming your attic into more useable space, consider this: Attic remodels can be challenging projects in small- to medium-sized houses ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...