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The condition of your roof affects the safety of your home. Learn all about your roof and roofing materials and repairs—plus when to hire an expert for roof repair or replacement.
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Pros and Cons of Tile Roofing
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Create Natural Ventilation in Your Attic by Installing a Ridge Vent
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Understanding Ice Dams and How to Prevent Them
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What Is an Eave and What Does It Do?
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Guide to Roof Pitch and Roofing Materials
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12 Roofing Materials to Consider for Your House
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12 Things to Know About Metal Roofing
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Rolled Roofing: Basics, Costs & Self-Installation
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Know the Types of Roofing for Your Manufactured or Mobile Home
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Learn Different Choices for Flat Roof Materials
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What You Should Know About Roofing Replacement
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Roof Materials Rated for Longevity, Durability, and Cost
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Know the Difference Between a Closed Valley and Open Valley
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Does Your House Have a Roof Ridge?
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What a Chimney Flue Is—and Why It's Needed
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Best Shed Roofing Materials
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The Merits and Drawbacks of Metal Roofs
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How to Install Architectural Shingles
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How to Patch an EPDM Rubber Roof
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The Best Types of Gutters for Your Home
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How to Install Step Flashing On Your Roof
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Compare Different Flat Roofing Systems
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What to Know About Asphalt Shingle Roofing
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Installing Roof Heat Cable Can Prevent Ice Dams
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Slate Shingle Roof Basics: What to Know Before You Buy
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What Makes a Roofing Material Sustainable?
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Standing Seam Metal Roof Basics Before You Buy
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How to Replace a Broken Slate Tile
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This Is How to Use Infrared to Locate Leaks in Your Roof
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What is the Best Criteria For Selecting Your Roof Shingle Material?
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Learn How to Repair Your Flat Asphalt Roof
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Cut Down on Costs by Replacing Asphalt Shingles Yourself
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How to Prevent Ice Dams With Insulation Baffles
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Definition of Roof Scupper