Dear Jerry: While cleaning out gutters, I discovered that the lower area of some cedar shingles have apparently been chewed away at the lower edge of the rear dormer. The chewed area is where the ...

Q. We're having an awful summer trying to keep our home cool. I have heard about reflective roofs that block the sun and keep the attic cooler. We have a fairly new roof so I wonder if it is possible ...

You may have seen advertisements for roof sealants designed to be applied directly to asphalt roofs. Such sealants are supposed to stop leaks, extend the life of your roof, and prevent the growth of ...

There's almost nothing more rewarding than cleaning with a pressure washer. Whether you're blasting stains off of siding or getting grime off the driveway, the powerful spray can clean tons of things ...

Roof coatings are often billed as a magic bullet — a black tar or metallic silver slurry that stops leaks and extends the life of an aging or deteriorating roof almost indefinitely. But there is no ...

Johnathan C. Brewer II is a licensed general contractor specializing in kitchen, bath remodels and general construction with two decades of professional experience. He is also the owner of Brewer ...

Scientists report the development of a "smart" roof coating, made from waste cooking oil from fast food restaurants, that can "read" a thermometer. Top a building with a light-colored "cool roof," and ...