Choosing the right roofing material is one of the most important decisions when building or replacing a roof. The type of ...

Metal roofing feels like a modern choice ... are common building materials because they each repel insects. Cedar shake roofing is the most popular choice and averages $5 to $7 per square foot.

Cost information in the table below is from RSMeans. Life span information is from the Metal Roofing Alliance, Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau, the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance, the Asphalt Roofing ...

Below, we’ll detail all the factors that can impact the total cost of your metal roof installation. The most significant cost factors for metal roofing are the roof’s material and size ...

Due to its exceptionally long lifespan, Sklar says metal roofing is best for those planning on living in their homes for a ...

Presidential Shake IR's sculpted edges and staggered design combine to give your roof the charm and beauty of authentic wood shakes. Presidential Shake, made of two ...

Choosing the right roofing material for your home is a significant decision that affects not only the visual appeal of your ...

While metal — such as copper roofing — is pricier, it’s also popular. Homes with character often have cedar shake or slate roofs. Another factor to consider is life expectancy of the materials.

Asphalt shingles, wooden shakes and slate tiles are still some of the most common roofing materials. However, when comparing two popular options such as asphalt shingles and metal roofing ...

You may remember I did a national survey about failing asphalt shingles in the spring of 2015. I wrote a similar column back ...

Going solar with a metal roof might be less of a hassle than you think, especially if you have a standing seam metal roof. Leonardo David is a writer and energy consultant who has worked on ...

Anyone who has ever sat on a metal slide in the middle of summer as a kid can agree that the light of the sun makes metal ...