Q: I have a redwood patio overhang about 16 by 16 feet. The 2-by-8 rafters are attached to the roof of my house and extend to where they rest on a beam held up by three posts. I needed to replace the ...

Q: I have a house built in the late 1970s that has large beams exposed beyond the roof line. After more than 30 years of neglect and exposure there is a good deal of dry rot in them. I think I should ...

DEAR TIM: I’m now retired and starting to attack a huge list of projects. One of them is building a simple shed, and I have no clue how to cut and create a simple roof rafter. I know it can’t be that ...

Roof framing has undergone a quiet revolution over the past half century. Trusses are gradually replacing the conventional rafters, to the point that nowadays more than 80 percent of new residential ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

A construction worker roofs a new home in Wilmette, Ill. (Nam Y. Huh) Q. What do I need to know about replacing my roof? A. There are a few answers to this question, based on some specific determining ...

Question: I am having a major room addition put on my house. In my past two houses, the shingle roofs leaked prematurely. What should I look for and discuss with the roofers to make sure this roof ...

A wet spot on the ceiling of the top floor of a house is usually the first sign of a leaking roof. Spring is the season for roof leaks. Most often the cause is wind-driven rain penetrating roofing ...

Your roof won't last forever, and when it starts to fail, the signs aren't always obvious. Some indicators that it's time for a replacement are straightforward, like a roof that's more than 20 years ...

Your home’s roof is one of the most important parts of your house, serving as the first line of defense against rain, ...