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Builders Felt
Learn how a "disputed" underlayment can save a big payment -- later on.
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Cement-Based Roofing & Siding
Need strong and durable roofing and siding that's fireproof, rot- and insect-resistant too?
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Cool Roof Colors
Finally, you can have a cool house which looks cool at the same time.
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Determining Roof Pitch
Here's a safe and easy way to determine the pitch of your roof from inside the attic.
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Emergency Roof Leaks and Flooding
A rainy-season tip: When a roof leak develops, drill a hole in the ceiling to reduce damage and to create a collection point for leaking water.
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Finding a Roof Leak
A helper in the attic with a flashlight could prove to be invaluable when searching for leaks.
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Finding Roof Leaks
Use the law of gravity to find leaks in your home.
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Fix the Leak or Fix the Roof
Short-term savings are often long-term losses.
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Floods and Roof Leaks
When a roof leak develops, drill a hole in the ceiling to reduce damage and to create a collection point for leaking water.
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Green Roof Technology
The "greenin' o' the roof" is a growing thing and a good thing.
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Inspect Your Roof Before the Rainy Season
Keep raindrops from falling on your head this rainy season with a little preventative maintenance.
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New Roof? Check Old Vents.
If you have a new roof, check old furnace exhaust vents right after completion of the job.
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New Roof? Check Old Vents.
If you have a new roof, check old furnace exhaust vents right after completion of the job.
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New Roof? Color Counts
How color keeps heat- and cooling costs from going through the roof.
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One Downspout or Two?
If overflow is drenching you, instead of one downspout, you may need two!
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Raindrops Keep Falling
Before the next downpour, clean out gutters and look for holes and rust.
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Replacing a Wood Shingle
If you've got a wood shingle that is broken and torn, remove and repair it before the next storm.
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Roof Inspections
Your roof probably is in need of inspection. Do it now!
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Roof Leaks? -- A Quick Fix!
All you need is a large plastic bottle, some duct tape and a garden hose for a special Carey Brothers' emergency-roof-leak drain system.
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Roof Mold / Exterior Mildew
Roofing dealers sell zinc-coated strips that fasten near the ridge, and oxidize when it rains -- inhibiting mold and fungus.
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Roof Snow Guards
How to put the brakes on sliding snow avalanche attacks from above.
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Roof Tile Bird Stops
To save surprises later, put bird stops in your contract for new round roof tile!
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Roof Warning Signs
See problems? Need maintenance? Do something about it well in advance...
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Rooftop Safety
How pro roofers (one and all) stay safe... and avoid a nasty fall!
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Shingle Aging
Telltale signs that you need a new roof.
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Shingles: Asphalt or Fiberglass?
Which is best? What's fast? Which one will last?
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Solar Roof Tiles
How to produce some electrical power...and (maybe) recover some dollars!
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Steel Roofs
How and why steel is good, and why it beats most other type roofs.
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Want to Reduce the Chance of Roof Leaks this Winter?
Want to reduce the chance of roof leaks this coming winter without spending a ton of money?
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Warranties on Composition Roof Cover Aren't So Hot
Before you sign on the roof-dotted line...
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Weather-Check Your Roof
Inspecting your roof along the way reduces repairs you may have to pay!
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Weatherproof 2/ Metal roofing?
Got leaks and drips…peak to border? A new roof may be in order (maybe metal) !
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