The roof defines a home. From a broad, gently sloping plane with a deep overhang to crossed gables punctuated by a rounded turret, roofs are characteristic of the style and period in which a home is ...

Installation or replacement of a flat roof is easy and inexpensive compared to other roof styles, because this basic style requires the least amount of labor and the smallest amount of roofing ...

Without even knowing it, you were able to draw a gable roof ever since you were a little kid, that’s how popular this style is. Gable roofs are the most common ones in modern architecture. They’re ...

Dear James: We have decided on the floor plan for our new house, but now must select a roof style. How do we go about determining what style of roof is best? -- Steve F. Dear Steve: There really is ...

When putting on a new roof, you have a few decisions to make. First, you must choose a style and color that suit your home’s architecture. Also, you must consider cost, durability, fire resistance, ...

The roof is a major design element of your house. But let’s not forget its primary purpose: To protect you and your belongings from rain, wind and weather in general. Whether you’re building a new ...