Roofing guides
Planning a project? Start with the roofing project guide for costs and decisions in one place.
Roof Cost Per Square: What Roofers Are Actually Quoting
Roofing is priced by the square — 100 square feet. Here's what a square costs by material, and why your roof is bigger than your house.
Metal Roofing Types: Standing Seam, Shingles and Panels
Metal roofing spans $4 to $30 per square foot installed. The reason is that 'metal roof' describes three very different products.
How to Spend Less on a Roof (Without Buying a Worse One)
Material, timing and scope move a roofing number more than anything else. Here's what actually saves money and what only looks like it does.
Roof Leaking Around the Chimney? Start With the Flashing
Most chimney leaks start at the flashing, not the masonry. Here's how to find the entry point and tell a sealant fix from a reflash.
Attic Condensation or Roof Leak? How to Tell the Difference
A leak and attic condensation look almost identical from inside. The pattern and the timing tell them apart — and they need opposite fixes.
Can You Put a Metal Roof Over Shingles?
Usually yes, if the deck is sound and code allows it. Here's what a recover actually saves, and when a tear-off is the better call.
Roofing Materials for Hot Climates: What Actually Helps
In hot climates, colour and reflectivity matter more than material. Here's what changes attic temperature and what only sounds like it does.
