Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

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 ...

Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

Home improvement expert April Wilkerson breaks down the technical process of laying a weather-resistant shingle roof in a clear, step-by-step format. Trump unveils new name for White House ballroom ...

One of the most useful ways roofing contractors support better decision-making is by helping homeowners understand the true condition of their current roof before replacement plans move too far along.

In a cold room or cold-storage facility, the roof and ceiling assembly carries much of the thermal load. A weak specification keeps compressors running longer and can leave condensation problems after ...

Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it? Maybe. Most codes now allow no more than two layers of roofing before requiring a complete tear-off. So, if ...

Green roofed structures date back thousands of years, even before the concept of housing as it is known today was birthed. The earliest green roofs came in the form of sod roofs above caves. Plants ...

Your roof is one of the most important pieces of your home, protecting you, your family and the interior from the elements. When it’s time to replace your roof, the most important decision you’ll make ...