The roofing system is one of the most important structural features of a house. A layer of roof shingles on top of the roof frame protects the interior of the home from rain, snow, and other ...

Most homes in the Seattle-area have composite roofs. Composite shingles are made from a mixture of materials, such as asphalt, fiberglass, and recycled paper. They look nice, are fire resistant, and ...

Replacing your roof is one of the most expensive home repair projects you'll have to oversee as a homeowner. That's why choosing the right material can be such a difficult decision. Asphalt shingles ...

Q We need a new roof before the rain starts, but we don’t know what to do because what we really want is cedar. Friends tell us this is too expensive and impractical, but we think it would look great ...

When it’s time for a roof replacement, the sheer variety of options can feel overwhelming. But in recent years, composite roofing (also known as synthetic roofing) has been gaining traction for good ...

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 ...

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 ...