These simple but elegant gambrel roof structures have been popular on hay barns for many years. There's no reason, though, why the classic gambrel cannot be used on other kinds of structures (such as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Home with a hipped roof - hydebrink/Shutterstock Gable and hip roofs are two common styles you'll see on homes, but do you know ...

Many installers make the mistake of assuming the supporting walls are level, but starting on an uneven base will cause your roof frame to lean. Check the top plate height across the entire perimeter ...

A simple, cost-effective method for attaching solar panels to the roof can involve mounting them with racking on the same plane as the roof’s angle (this can avoid wind-loading issues and expensive ...

A cool roof is designed to reflect more sunlight than a conventional roof, absorbing less solar energy. This lowers the temperature of the building just as wearing light-colored clothing keeps you ...

Roof trusses cost an average of $285 per truss, but these costs can vary significantly depending on the size, type and material. In addition, you’ll need to hire an experienced roof contractor to ...