Choosing a new roofing material can be tough. It’s an expensive home update, and the variety of residential options for asphalt and metal can be a challenge to navigate. With about 5 million U.S.

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Your roof is important. It protects you from the elements, helps to keep your home warm in the winter (and cold in the summer), and is a key piece of your home. Roofs are expensive, sure, but when it ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Replacing a roof is a major home improvement project and one of the most significant expenses a homeowner will face. The total cost can vary greatly ...

Danny Lipford: Marla Asks, “How will I know when it’s time to replace my asphalt shingle roof?” Depending on the type of asphalt shingle you have, you can expect to get anywhere from 15 to 30 years ...

Repairing or replacing a roof may rank highly among the most stressful choices that many homeowners have to make when doing their home maintenance. One or two broken shingles or a minor leak may not ...

Now there’s another option: an entire solar roof. Solar roofs are composed of solar shingles that can fit over existing shingles or be installed on their own. So the energy-harvesting ability is baked ...

Most of us don’t think about our roof until something goes wrong, but that can be a pricey mistake. Your roof is your home’s first line of defense, and when it starts to fail, it can lead to leaks, ...

A WRAL viewer says the shingles on his roof are defective, but the manufacturer has repeatedly denied warranty claims to replace them. Harry Goldman moved to Durham from the Midwest a few years ago.

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...