Articles tagged: "roofs"

1: Roofs Around the World

Just about every building around the world has a roof, but they vary in shape, materials, durability and construction. Find out why.

2: Repairing Flashings

Flashings are the watertight seals between the roof covering and the walls, chimney stacks or parapets Flat roofed houses generally have more than the pitched roof sort, so there 's more to go wrong

3: The Most Common Types of Roof

Roofs are made from materials that vary in cost, weight, durability, color, and architectural style. The market for home roofing materials is dominated by asphalt shingles, tiles, metal products, and wood shingles or shakes. Here are some of the most common types used today.