Q–My house has an asphalt shingle roof that is seven years old and still in good condition. However, during a recent wind storm several shingles were damaged and one was blown away entirely. I would ...

Danny Lipford: Marla Asks, “How will I know when it’s time to replace my asphalt shingle roof?” Depending on the type of asphalt shingle you have, you can expect to get anywhere from 15 to 30 years ...

Choosing a new roofing material can be tough. It’s an expensive home update, and the variety of residential options for asphalt and metal can be a challenge to navigate. With about 5 million U.S.

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Depending on the type of asphalt shingle you have, you can expect to get anywhere from 15 to 30 years life expectancy from that roof. And there’s a few tell-tale signs that’ll let you know if you’re ...

If a roof has weakened areas, it can pose a risk to anyone that is working on top of the home and can be targeted by invasive pests to gain entry into the home. However, the roof will continue to ...

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 ...

Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it? Maybe. Most codes now allow no more than two layers of roofing before requiring a complete tear-off. So, if ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. TO GET THE JOB Tools/materials needed • 1 bundle of three-tab shingles ($19), 11-ounce tube of roofing sealant ( $4), one pound ...