SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- It's not the most glamorous renovation, but if your house's roof is 20 years or older, you might need a new one. Are the shingles cracked or curled and blowing off in the ...

Johnathan C. Brewer II is a licensed general contractor specializing in kitchen, bath remodels and general construction with two decades of professional experience. He is also the owner of Brewer ...

Replacing roof shingles is a major investment that can cost upwards of $10,000 or more, which is why taking the proper measures to ensure the roof lasts for a long time is crucial. While hiring the ...

Metal and shingle roofs are common options for residential buildings. Metal roofs are typically made of large sheets of steel, aluminum, tin, or copper. This type of roof has a high upfront cost and ...

Now there’s another option: an entire solar roof. Solar roofs are composed of solar shingles that can fit over existing shingles or be installed on their own. So the energy-harvesting ability is baked ...

Asphalt shingle roofs only provide full protection against hurricane winds until they are 10 years old, state officials told a panel of lawmakers on Tuesday. After they hit 10 years, degradation from ...

We visited the factory where GAF Energy's Timberline Solar is made, and got to see one of its first installations. A new kind of roof shingle called Timberline Solar blurs the lines between roofing ...

The state’s most popular roofing material — asphalt shingles — are taking a beating with potential consequences for millions of homeowners. Ten-year-old asphalt shingle roofs can’t withstand winds of ...

We conclude the seven Victorian-era architectural styles with the one considered the “all-American” picturesque style. Born out of a rebellion to escape the lavish and excessive decoration associated ...