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Chimneys are a vulnerable area of the roof, as they run through the whole roof into the living space below. It takes careful flashing to properly protect a chimney, including a roof cricket or roof saddle.

Who invented the asphalt shingle? Technically, it was Henry Reynolds of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who took a roll of roofing material and cut it into the first shingles…

Every roof has to start somewhere, and that somewhere is at the appropriately named starter shingle (also called starter strip). Starter shingles are the initial shingle products installed on the roof, just before the first course of the finish shingles, which will comprise the visible parts of the roof.

Flat roofs are in style in the residential roofing world. You will find flat roofs on tiny homes built in urban centers and on rural off-grid homes.

The roof valley is a challenging part of the roof to install. The water from both roof planes is channeled into the valley, so it carries the most water.

Drip edges are metal sheets, usually shaped like an “L,” installed at the edge of the roof. Also called drip edge flashing or D-metal.

Skylights A skylight can do wonders for essentially any room in a home, but you need to choose the right kind of skylight to achieve your specific…

To fix a roof leak, you have to find its source. Unfortunately, finding the roof leak is not always as straightforward as you may imagine. If you have…

Table of Contents What is Ice and Water Protector? The Risks of Wind-Driven Rain The Risks of Ice Dams What is Ice and Water…

How to Maintain an Asphalt Shingle Roof A roof system is a big investment for homeowners, and may represent a significant portion of construction costs. It’s…

Winter Approacheth Perhaps your best line of defense against the harsh winter weather is your roof. It is responsible for protecting your home from the top down.

When it comes to choosing the perfect shingles for your home’s roof, there’s no shortage of information to guide you to make the right decision. Unfortunately, not all…