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10 Easy Steps For DIY Roll Roofing Installation

Roll roofing is the perfect material for a DIYer tackling small roof projects. Here are my easy step-by-step instructions for DIY rolled roofing installation.

Reflective Roofing vs. Dark Roof Colors: See How Roof Shingle Colors Affect Your Energy Costs

I'm a roofer and I can tell you that roof shingle colors do matter! It depends on where you live. See when to choose reflective roof shingles instead of dark asphalt shingles.

7 Reasons To Install Radiant Barrier Roof Sheathing

Radiant barrier roof sheathing has a highly reflective material facing the interior of your attic. It will seriously reduce your home's energy consumption.

EcoStar Roofing Tiles: These Synthetic Slate Roof Tiles Earn LEED Credits

By using synthetic slate roof shingles that are made from recycled materials, you can earn LEED credits. EcoStar Majestic Slate roof tiles are one example.

Green Roofs: How To Choose A Green Roof For Your House

Choosing green roofs for your home building project is a daunting project when you consider all of the options available in the roofing market today. If you want to make an informed choice in your next roofing purchase, you might want to take a few minutes to gather a few great links for some answers.

How To Choose A Clay Tile Roof For Your Home

Choosing a clay tile roof presents a challenge because there are so many different styles, colors, types and grades. This guide should help you decide how to choose the best clay tile for your roof.

A Victorian Slate Roofing Installation

Installing a slate roof on this newly constructed Victorian home was no small feat. They used 100 square of roofing tile to complete this project including hand-cutting all of the slate at angles for the turret.

Top Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Layer Asphalt Shingles Over an Existing Roof

Layering shingle roofing over an existing roof will save you a little money up front but there are a few cons to be aware of before going this route. You have a roofing warranty to concern yourself with first and foremost, and, secondly, structural integrity to consider.

Sustainable Roofing Choices for Homeowners

Sustainable roofing choices are more abundant than ever before. Spend a few minutes finding out what is best suited for your green roofing solution.

Why You Should Consider A Solar Powered Attic Fan

Solar powered attic vent fans can be a great way to save some money on cooling costs as well as support solar technology. Included is a great video featuring Tom Silva of This Old House that shows you how to install it yourself.

Facts You Should Know About Home Lightning Protection (After I Talked To An Installer)

A lightning protection system is probably one of the most overlooked potential components of a new or existing home. It might cost a few bucks up front but it could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Cast Limestone Mantels and Terra Cotta Roof Tiles = Quality

Here are some photos of an Isokern fireplace/chimney systems, mortise and tenon joinery, a reclaimed antique terra cotta roof installation, an exposed oak beam ceiling and an authentic stone wall being built. Great ideas!

Reclaimed Antique Terra Cotta Roof Tile Installation On This English Cottage Style Home In The Making: Part 6 In A Series

Reclaimed antique terracotta roof tiles from Europe are just one of the crown jewels of this English cottage-style home. Terra cotta roof tiles are in very high demand these days so it makes this roof that much more valuable. It is a sensible choice for a home such as this because it is architecturally in character and it will last the life of the home with proper maintenance, much like many of the materials being used in this home-in-the-making.

Is It Time To Replace Any of The Major Components and/or Systems In Your Home?

The components and systems in your home have a definitive life expectancy. As you may have thought, sooner or later you will need to replace minor/major components and systems as the years go by. Noone ever said owning a home was inexpensive. Noone that had any intention of keeping his/her home in good running order anyway. I've selected quite a few great links to help you make wise decisions when the time comes to sink some cash into your personal fortress.