Gable and hip roofs are two common styles you'll see on homes, but do you know the difference? The main distinguishing feature is how many sloped roof sections the house has and how the ends are ...

Hip and ridge system for shake shingle roofs installs in one step, eliminating the need to cover the hips and ridges with metal prior to installing. The result is a system that maintains the ...

Sometimes when working with contractors or architects, we find ourselves nodding a lot and understanding little. St. Petersburg architect Tim Rhode offers definitions for terms commonly used in the ...

The hip roof is trending because it is classy, strong, can stand harsh weather conditions and makes the house beautiful. Today there are two types of roofs currently trending. According to Michael ...

Q: My house has a hip roof with a large chimney at the end of the house. No matter how much goop I put on the roof at the chimney, it always leaks after a year or two. Can you help me? A: What you ...