Wood shingle roofs are found in many areas of North America, as well as parts of Europe. The wood may be cedar, cypress, pine or redwood, and may or may not be fire-retardant or pressure-treated. Even ...

There are two types of wood roofing—shingles and shakes. Neither boasts the practicality of a modern roofing material like asphalt shingles, but it's difficult to deny traditional wood's aesthetic ...

Whether you are building a new house or renovating your current home, the roof will be one of the most important choices you make. Aesthetics are important, but so too are your roofing material's cost ...

Plus everything else you need to know from the pros. Choose roof shingles that complement your home's architecture and exterior color palette, treating the roof as a subtle backdrop that enhances ...

There are many issues that can eventually lead to needing a roof replacement; curling shingles are one of them. Here's what ...

If you've got a wood shingle that is broken and torn, remove and repair it before the next storm. First, pull out the damaged shingle. If it won't slide out, split it with a hammer and chisel until it ...

Canadian producers of cedar shakes and shingles are seeking to fend off new U.S. tariffs, waging war against the Trump administration more than three decades after Ronald Reagan imposed duties that ...

Q: I am on the board of a 102-unit homeowners association, a blend of single-family units and town houses. Roughly 10 percent of units have wood-shingle roofs. When our master insurance policy came up ...