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Roofing & Siding

December 29, 2011 | Thursday

Checking your roof for problem signs now could mean the difference between repair or replacement later.

By MERV KAUFMAN

Roofing & Siding

November 29, 2011 | Tuesday

An eco-friendly alternative to wood that does not sacrifice looks for affordability.

By BENJAMIN HARDY

Roofing & Siding

November 28, 2011 | Monday

It's a complete mystery to me how this could have happened to my roof in Florida. There are no palm trees around to d...

By BOB VILA

Roofing & Siding

November 15, 2011 | Tuesday

Asphalt Shingles 101

Learn everything you need to know about asphalt shingles—their type, style, color choices, cost and durability.

By MERV KAUFMAN

Roofing & Siding

November 08, 2011 | Tuesday

Metal Roofs on the Rise

A durable and energy-efficient alternative to shingles, metal roofs are now more attractive than ever.

By JIM FLASCH

Roofing & Siding

October 17, 2011 | Monday

It’s not mold. It’s probably not soot. The black spots discoloring your asphalt roof are more than likely the pervasi...

By KELSEY SAVAGE

true	Roofing & Siding September 30, 2011 \| Friday Exterior Cladding Bob looks on as general contractor Tim Berky clads the Queen Anne Victorian project house with clapboards, taking cues fro... By THE BOB VILA TEAM

true	Roofing & Siding September 30, 2011 \| Friday Installing a Standing-Seam Copper Roof Rich Melo of Newton Roofing Company joins Bob for the installation of the copper roof on the Rowley addition. The Dutch cl... By THE BOB VILA TEAM

true	Roofing & Siding September 29, 2011 \| Thursday Installing Non-Slip Exterior Tiles and Impact-Resistant Windows Bob discusses finishing touches with general contractor Buba Barrow. On the front porch, a non-slip, mildew-resistant tile... By THE BOB VILA TEAM

true	Roofing & Siding September 28, 2011 \| Wednesday Final Exterior Touches The finishing touches are put on the garden while the exterior painting is completed. By THE BOB VILA TEAM

true	Roofing & Siding September 28, 2011 \| Wednesday Shed Roof Installation The new shed roof is added to the second floor, complete with a gypsum drywall exterior to prevent the spread of fire. By THE BOB VILA TEAM

true	Roofing & Siding September 28, 2011 \| Wednesday Removing the Roof The roofing crew strips several ancient layers of old roofing off the project house, leaving a section open for the instal... By THE BOB VILA TEAM

Roofing & Siding

September 28, 2011 | Wednesday

Asphalt shingles are the most popular roofing material for homes today, accounting for nearly 70% of domestic roofing...

By LARRY BILOTTI

true	Roofing & Siding September 28, 2011 \| Wednesday Vinyl Siding Contractor Carleton Bergere explains the advantages of vinyl siding and demonstrates how to install it. By THE BOB VILA TEAM