Q. I am a designer north of Boston. I have recently renovated a 1960's ranch. We are under contract with our buyer and her home inspector claims we do not have proper venting. Background: length is 48 ...

Q: We are contemplating a new roof on our 35-year-old home (2,900 square feet), which currently has a hip roof. We have received two different opinions. One roofer recommends no ridge vent and wants ...

If you are looking for ways to reduce heat in your home by adding insulation, a radiant barrier or fans, hold off – there’s a better way. Homeowners tend to think that by cooling down the attic, the ...

According to Orr, a roof rake is a practical and effective way of removing icicles from roofs. "If there is a buildup of icicles, it is best to remove the snow from the roof using a long-handled roof ...

There are many issues that can eventually lead to needing a roof replacement; curling shingles are one of them. Here's what ...

Roof ventilation is already a difficult, dangerous and technically challenging operation. There are many variables to consider before even heading to the roof. Let’s look at some different situations ...

Q. Your opinion please, on roof-melt tablets which can be thrown onto roofs to melt ice dams. R.W. Grand Rapids. Q. Our house is less than ten years old, so it probably is near current building code ...

Roof installation problems often remain hidden for years because surface materials can appear intact while key details underneath are incorrect. Small mistakes in nail placement, flashing alignment, ...