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 ...

Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it? Maybe. Most codes now allow no more than two layers of roofing before requiring a complete tear-off. So, if ...

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 ...

Metal and shingle roofs are common options for residential buildings. Metal roofs are typically made of large sheets of steel ...

Although three-quarters of Canadian homes have asphalt shingle roofs, metal roofs are getting more popular for solid reasons. Metal costs about twice as much as shingles, but people are willing to pay ...