Commercial rooftop solar projects are built predominantly on metal racking, whether ballasted in place with concrete or ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

The need for roofs is universal. No matter where or how you live, having a roof over your head is vital to protect you from the elements and give you a secure home. If you own your roof–or, rather, ...

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 ...

Metal roofs cost quite a bit more than traditional shingle roofs. Find out if the extra cost equals more durability and a longer life span.

Contemporary architecture frequently features flat roofs, internal gutters and a lack of eaves. But should we be worried about such features when so much has changed in the building industry?R ...

When insuring, my home insurers ask for confirmation that: “The property is roofed with slates, tiles, concrete, metal (other than corrugated iron), asphalt, mineral felt or torch-on felt. Where any ...

Sponsored by Soprema, this CPD module delves into the rise of flat roofs, their evolving nature, and the crucial fire testing standards that must be met in order to achieve compliance with current ...

Once a preserve of the Coastal people due to Arabic influence, flat-roofed houses seem to be gaining traction in mainland Kenya. The roof design characteristic of Egyptian, Persian and Arabian ...