Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

Backers of Denver’s Green Roof Initiative expressed cautious optimism late Tuesday as their far-reaching measure, which would require rooftop gardens on most new buildings (and some existing ones) ...

More than 80 percent of new homes have an asphalt shingle roof because it’s much less expensive and easier to install than wood shakes, slate, metal or tile. But the simple system has some confusing ...

About 75% of the roofs in North America are covered with some kind of asphalt shingles. That’s a testament to the fact that asphalt offers a good compromise between attractive appearance, ease of ...

Buying a new roof isn’t cheap. The average national cost of replacing a roof is $7,633, with most homeowners spending between $5,203 and $10,119, according to data from HomeAdvisor. Costs vary ...