After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

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 ...

Metal and shingle roofs are common options for residential buildings. Metal roofs are typically made of large sheets of steel, aluminum, tin, or copper. This type of roof has a high upfront cost and ...

Q: I have a small house, and it needs a new roof. I can’t afford to hire a roofer. My house has shingles on it, and I can walk on the roof with little difficulty. I’ve never installed roof shingles.

Metal and shingle roofs are common options for residential buildings. Metal roofs are typically made of large sheets of steel ...

Question: I’m in the process of installing a metal roof over an outside deck. My rafters are in place, and now I’m getting ready to purchase and install my flashing and sheathing. I was planning on ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

If you live in an area with extreme weather, or you just happen to like the look, you may be considering metal roofing instead of standard shingles. Metal roofing has it's draws with a quintessential ...