About 80 years ago, the bowstring truss roof became a popular construction element in the United States. Prior to 1960, it was reportedly one of the most common design types for commercial and ...

To a home insurance company, the roof is the most important part of your house. Why? Because it's the gateway to far greater damage claims once it's breached. "The roof is the first layer that wind, ...

A roof influences how a building handles heat every day. Reducing heat absorption at the roof surface changes how the ...

You probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your home’s roof, and that’s a good thing. Ordinarily the only time a roof gets our attention is when it’s damaged or leaking. And while a roof’s ...

ABOUT: Most common of all roof types in the U.S. today, asphalt shingles are the roofing material on almost 80 percent of American homes. Asphalt saturates both sides of their paper or fiberglass base ...

Patios are a welcome addition to any backyard, but without the proper cover, that concrete pad can sometimes feel more desolate than desirable. There are so many different solutions for enhancing your ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Chris Foster. Design: Christopher Jeffrey The size and shape of an extension is a ...