A shingle roof is an investment you want to protect against damage and heavy wear. Not only is a roof expensive, but it’s also crucial to keeping your home safe and comfortable. Understanding how to ...

DEAR TIM: Many roofs in my neighborhood, mine included, are covered with black streaks. What’s causing this to happen, and can the roofs be cleaned? I’m able to walk on my asphalt shingle roof with ...

Protect one of the largest parts of your home -- the roof -- with regular cleaning and inspection. This should be done at least twice a year, in fall to get your roof in shape for the cold weather and ...

QDEAR TIM: My roof needs cleaning. It's a newer asphalt shingle roof, but parts of it are covered with moss, lichens and algae. Is a pressure washer a good tool for cleaning roof shingles? Will it ...

Q: About algae on shingle roofs. ... Is there a best time or two during the year to apply a recommended cleaner with a garden sprayer? A: Although algae stains are unsightly, the stains do little to ...

As winter arrives, a risk of heavy snowfall exists even in areas that rarely get snow. Prepping your roof before storms hit ...

You’ve got a metal roof—so, do you really have to clear off those leaves each fall? Metal roofs are known for their strength and durability, so it might seem like a waste of time to worry about leaf ...

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 ...