In last month’s column (“Truckie on a Hot Peaked Roof ,” March), I addressed peaked-roof structures that truckies commonly encounter while running around atop a fire building. Understanding these roof ...

Your roof does more than keep rain off your head; it guards your entire home. Yet most homeowners never give a second thought to the attic above it. That dusty, barely-visited space can quietly ...

Q: I live in a two-story, single-family home with an unfinished attic above the second story. I am reroofing the house and have a question about roof venting. Most houses in the neighborhood have ...

If you are looking for ways to reduce heat in your home by adding insulation, a radiant barrier or fans, hold off – there’s a better way. Homeowners tend to think that by cooling down the attic, the ...

Recently, there have been some high-profile incidents and fires where roof operations have been less than ideal during operations. It wouldn’t take one a very long time to research some of the more ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...