A flat roof is the easiest type to build and offers perks you don't get with a sloping roof. For one, it's a potential garden ...

A popular question we hear over and over again is "Why can't we use shingles on our flat roof?" The answer is simple. Shingles are not waterproof. When installed correctly they form a water tight ...

Flat roofs, defined as roofs with a pitch of 2/12 or less, are designed to be nearly level. They do offer certain benefits, including easier access for maintenance and the potential for additional ...

We are designing a pitched roof for our 1950s-era home that has an almost-flat torch-down roof. We want to update the look and get a better roofing system. The engineer and construction company are ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

When it came time to replace the roof on their house in Seattle’s Crown Hill neighborhood, Jeff and Kim Carlson made a popular decision — they stayed with composite shingles. “Contractors brought up a ...