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Roofing guides

The homeowner guide library. Browse 111 guides in this collection, page 3. Use the main homeowner library for other roofing topics.

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Repairs & roof care

Compare a repair and a replacement against the same findings.

Published February 12, 2025Read the guide

Repairs & roof care

A useful inspection explains what was seen, what could not be assessed and which next steps follow.

Published February 1, 2025Read the guide

Materials & systems

Start a material comparison with slope, support, water management and maintenance.

Published January 12, 2025Read the guide

Repairs & roof care

The visible covering is only part of a roof.

Published January 1, 2025Read the guide

Materials & systems

Coordinate roof condition, attachments, equipment removal, maintenance, utility economics and separate roofing/solar responsibilities.

Published December 12, 2024Read the guide

Repairs & roof care

A condition record helps turn a roof concern into a useful conversation.

Published December 1, 2024Read the guide

Repairs & roof care

Keep roof condition, repair scope and insurance decisions separate, with a practical checklist for policy questions, documentation and written work.

Published November 12, 2024Read the guide

Repairs & roof care

Ventilation is part of an assembly, not a collection of vents added independently.

Published November 1, 2024Read the guide

Materials & systems

View roof samples against the actual siding and trim, in more than one light condition.

Published October 12, 2024Read the guide

Weather & maintenance

Winter preparation starts before unsafe access becomes the problem.

Published October 1, 2024Read the guide