Ridge cap shingles help the ridge vent blend in with the rest of the roof. Lost_in_the_Midwest, Adobe Stock Ridge vents vary in appearance and construction. The most discreet design is the shingle ...

Fitting shingles to the edge of the roof and accounting for the extra overlap around ridge caps requires more cutting and more waste. Most roofers account for an additional 10% above your roof ...

I am reroofing the house and have a question about roof venting. Most houses in the neighborhood have ridge vents on all ...

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Q: At our house a couple of weeks ago, there was a strong storm with very high winds. In other areas just north of us, there were sightings of a ...

Start the project by tearing off the old roofing, shingles and underlayment. If you have movable items near your house and ...

Therefore, you may want to identify your roof pitch before planning your shingle roof installation. Additionally, roofs with complex designs—for example, if there are many levels, eaves ...

One of the most important factors when considering the cost of a new roof is your choice of roofing materials. Shingles, particularly asphalt shingles, are the most common material and are budget ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Millions of tons of shingles come off roofs and go to landfills each year. One company says it's figured out how to turn used shingles back into new ones.

On average, the cost of roof repairs ranges from $150 to $7,000. Leaks, peeling shingles and damage to the flashing, underlayment, deck or ridge caps are all common. Structural issues, rot ...