When it comes to home insulation, conventional wisdom has long emphasized the importance of insulating walls and floors. However, the roof often garners less attention, leaving homeowners wondering if ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

. Q. I hate to still keep you on the "cold roof" subject, but I want to make a cold roof on my 6,000 square foot Victorian 4-unit with 2 furnaces that are located in the attic. What can I do? K.C.

A roof recover retrofit involves installing a new, durable metal roof over an existing roof in a way that is structurally sound, non-disruptive, and cost-effective. This system enhances the roof’s ...

Metal roof installation techniques vary greatly depending on the fastening system selected. For single skin roofing, there are three different fastening systems to consider: concealed, exposed and ...

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we wanted to get insulation installed in our flat roof, which goes from 33 feet or so at the front, to 6″ or so at the rear. Does anyone know of anyone who would do this? Blow in or bats, I dont ...

In a flat roof where there is no attic (cockloft), I am installing new decking and insulation above the roof and installing new insulation above the ceiling of the top floor. I can’t vent the roof ...