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Repairs & roof care

The reason for an inspection should shape its scope.

Published September 12, 2024Read the guide

Repairs & roof care

A useful roof-color and style choice works with the rest of the house.

Published September 1, 2024Read the guide

Choosing well

Climate affects the questions to ask, but it does not choose a roof system by itself.

Published August 1, 2024Read the guide

Materials & systems

Compare eight roofing-material and system choices, including their practical trade-offs, maintenance questions and fit for the whole roof.

Published July 12, 2024Read the guide

Materials & systems

Compare metal roofing and asphalt shingles by specific products, installation, maintenance, energy, appearance and complete proposal terms.

Published July 1, 2024Read the guide

Repairs & roof care

Daylight can be a good reason to consider a skylight.

Published June 12, 2024Read the guide

Repairs & roof care

Ten homeowner preparation and contractor-safety questions, without instructions that encourage untrained roof access or repairs.

Published June 1, 2024Read the guide

Repairs & roof care

Safe homeowner roof care: ground observations, accessible interior symptoms, maintenance records and clear boundaries around cleaning and repairs.

Published May 12, 2024Read the guide

Choosing well

Learn how to read product, workmanship and system warranties, including prorating, exclusions, transfer rules and the costs a remedy may cover.

Published May 1, 2024Read the guide