My guess is you give very little thought to the roof over your head, other than worrying about whether it will develop a leak. It’s safe to say you don’t lose a minute’s sleep thinking your roof will ...

My guess is you give very little thought to the roof over your head, other than worrying about whether it will develop a leak. It’s safe to say you don’t lose a minute’s sleep thinking your roof will ...

These simple but elegant gambrel roof structures have been popular on hay barns for many years. There's no reason, though, why the classic gambrel cannot be used on other kinds of structures (such as ...

In this episode of the Hunting Cabin build series, I walk through how we install metal roof valleys and hip flashing, sharing practical tips and techniques along the way. This video is packed with ...

Exactly how much does a new roof cost these days? As one of the most important structural elements of any house, this is certainly not an area to be scrimping on, but neither do you want to find ...

Roof pitch is the steepness of the roof. The standard pitch for most UK homes is between 25° and 40°, but steeper roofs may go as high as 70° and low-pitch roofs can be as little as 15°. Importantly, ...

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