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 can strike fear into the hearts of many people but they have come a long way from the problematic, leak-prone versions of the 1980s and before. Nowadays, a well designed and waterproofed ...

Q: I enjoyed the article about puddling on flat roofs (Nov. 2, 2002). I have a slope problem on a 12-by-10-foot one-story addition attached at one edge to a higher wall of my split-level house. It is ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

New Delhi, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States roofing market is projected to reach a valuation of US$ 43.12 billion by 2033 from US$ 28.18 billion in 2024 at a CAGR of 4.84% during ...

Many Arizona residents love the territorial style of home building that helps keep the spirit of the old Southwest alive. Most of them don’t have real adobe bricks for their walls, but they often have ...

Flat roof extensions can often offer the best design solution for many different types of house extension. Simple, discreet and not adding extra height to your overall plans, they can also be more ...