Flat roofs and those with very little pitch, called shed roofs, are usually covered with one or more layers of heavy asphalt roll roofing rather than with the overlapping shingles found on many ...

Covering low-slope and flat roofs used to be one of stinkiest procedures in all of construction. That’s stinkiest literally, as in steaming buckets of hot tar with an odor something between creosoted ...

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 ...

Dear Mindy: Although a flat roll roof is more prone to leaks than a typical pitched roof, there certainly are many leak-free flat roofs. It is wise to inspect a flat roof at least twice each year and ...

Dear Olivia: It would have been much better if the contractor had used durable tin or copper for that low roof initially, but those materials are much more expensive than asphalt rolled roofing. With ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

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, ...