Q We need a new roof before the rain starts, but we don’t know what to do because what we really want is cedar. Friends tell us this is too expensive and impractical, but we think it would look great ...

When it came time to replace the roof on their house in Seattle’s Crown Hill neighborhood, Jeff and Kim Carlson made a popular decision — they stayed with composite shingles. “Contractors brought up a ...

Q: You advised a reader that if he wants to replace his wooden roof with composition shingles he will have to cover the skip sheeting with a plywood deck. I plan to re-roof my house this summer myself ...

We visited the factory where GAF Energy's Timberline Solar is made, and got to see one of its first installations. A new kind of roof shingle called Timberline Solar blurs the lines between roofing ...

Navigating the many types of roofing materials can feel overwhelming, with a myriad of options promising durability, aesthetics, and energy efficiency. Your roof is more than just a protective shield, ...

Asphalt is one of the most popular roofing products on the market. That’s because it’s cost-effective, easy to install, and meets most city ordinances and codes. That said, asphalt shingles are often ...

Whether you are building a new house or renovating your current home, the roof will be one of the most important choices you make. Aesthetics are important, but so too are your roofing material's cost ...