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 ...

In her eight years as a content writer and researcher, Alison has published more than 450 home improvement articles and has delved into nearly every topic, including solar, moving and landscaping. In ...

Improper Shingle Nailing = Defective Shingle Installation These installation defects can't be seen from the ground, even with a very expensive pair of binoculars. For this reason, you shouldn't expect ...

A new solar technology introduced yesterday at CES could bring power-producing roofs mainstream by relying on an old building material—nails. For years, homeowners who wanted solar power have stripped ...

The “world’s first” nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar Energy Shingle, was launched on January 3 by GAF Energy, the sister company of GAF, the largest roofing and waterproofing company in ...

Roofing systems are designed to protect buildings from weather, moisture, and other environmental conditions. While all roofs serve a similar purpose, the ...

Interested in going solar? Find a Solar Energy partner near you. Part roof shingle, part solar panel, solar shingles combine the appearance of traditional roofing materials with the ability to ...