After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

The first layer on top of the plywood or OSB roof deck is underlayment. For this, we chose a self-healing ice-and-water membrane to protect the shallow-pitched roof deck. The tricky part in laying the ...

Metal roof installation techniques vary greatly depending on the fastening system selected. For single skin roofing, there are three different fastening systems to consider: concealed, exposed and ...

Standing seam metal roofing costs $16,400, on average, to install with an estimated low cost of about $14,000 and a high cost of $19,000. Standing seam metal roofing is a popular choice due to its ...

When it's time to replace your roof, metal can be an attractive option: It lasts for generations, with little maintenance.