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 ...

A recent metal roof installation is a steely blue symbol of a growing bank brand and an increasingly popular metal roofing style. The Navy Federal Credit Union has opened an average of 20 new branches ...

Metal and shingle roofs are common options for residential buildings. Metal roofs are typically made of large sheets of steel, aluminum, tin, or copper. This type of roof has a high upfront cost and ...

Shingle roofs are generally less expensive and easier to install than metal roofs, but metal roofs are more durable and last much longer. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are ...

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 ...

Installing a new roof is an investment, not just in terms of money but in the protection of your customers’ property. It’s a vital component of the property that provides protection and greatly ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

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 ...