Reroofing your house is a significant undertaking, so you want to be sure to choose materials that will last and protect your roof well. To help you decide what to use, CR’s labs rigorously test ...

Determining how much material you need is always the first step in any construction project. It helps you keep everything on track and avoid the frustration of running out of materials halfway through ...

If you’re trying to pick roof shingles for your home, but aren’t sure what color or style to use, our custom home building pros have you covered. The right roofing can transform your home—boosting ...

Dear Tim: I was inspecting my asphalt shingle roof the other day. At the top of the roof where the peak is, I noticed some defects. My shingles are only six years old so I was shocked to see ...

Any part of your house’s exterior can get assaulted by wind, rain, hail, bitter cold, intense heat, strong sunlight, and other weather insults. But your roof typically gets the worst of it. Things ...

In her eight years as a content writer and researcher, Alison has published more than 450 home improvement articles and has delved into nearly every topic, including solar, moving and landscaping. In ...

Replacing all of the shingles on your roof can cost from around $2,000 to nearly $25,000, depending on the material, square footage and installation difficulty. Some or all of the mortgage lenders ...

Plus everything else you need to know from the pros. Choose roof shingles that complement your home's architecture and exterior color palette, treating the roof as a subtle backdrop that enhances ...