. Q. I hate to still keep you on the "cold roof" subject, but I want to make a cold roof on my 6,000 square foot Victorian 4-unit with 2 furnaces that are located in the attic. What can I do? K.C.

Dear Jimmy: Most roofs that leak prematurely are more often a result of poor installation rather than material defects. If you choose high-quality shingles from a major manufacturer, there will be ...

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 ...

Dear Angie: Is it OK to install a new roof while it’s raining? I’m having a new roof installed over 20-year old (Oriented Strand Board) sheathing. It started raining during the install. Good news is ...

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.

DEAR TIM: 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 ...

The following residential envelope offerings not only excel in design or performance but also pay attention to the ease of installation—from below-grade applications to adaptable walls and efficient ...

Q. Lately I've seen roofers install a strange product that looks like traditional felt paper, but it's not. It has a peel-away backing paper, and this material sticks to the wood sheathing. What is it ...

Is it OK to install a new roof while it’s raining? I’m having a new roof installed over 20-year-old (Oriented Strand Board) sheathing. It started raining during the install. Good news is that they did ...