Q: I have a house built in the late 1970s that has large beams exposed beyond the roof line. After more than 30 years of neglect and exposure there is a good deal of dry rot in them. I think I should ...

Q: When should a roof be replaced? I live in the East Bay where the climate is moderate and rainfall is average. The roof is wood shake, about 20 years old. There are no leaks, but the wood is quite ...

Can new plywood be installed on a 40-year-old roof without removing the old? Roy Gingrich of Ellicott City has a 40-year-old house with an asphalt shingle roof surface. The existing asphalt shingles ...

When most homeowners start considering renovation projects, they think about redoing the kitchen, painting the bedroom or updating a bathroom. They don’t consider their roof. Out of sight and out of ...

Dear James: A dark spot appears on the ceiling after a rain. The roof is not terribly old. How can I tell if it is just a small faulty spot or if it’s time to replace the roof? — Chip H. Dear Chip: ...