Roof Pitch Chart: Common Roof Pitches Explained (4/12, 6/12, 8/12 and More)
Roof pitch is how many inches a roof rises for every 12 inches it runs across, written as rise/12. Most houses have a pitch … Read more
Roofing & Siding Guides
Guides for the outside of your house: replacing a roof, measuring roof pitch, choosing shingles or metal panels, and installing siding, board and batten or soffit. Learn how roofers measure in squares, what adds waste on a roof and how to plan attic ventilation. Each guide explains the job in plain English and links to the calculator for squares, bundles, panels or siding.
Metal Roof vs Shingles: Lifespan, Cost Factors, Pros and Cons
A metal roof usually lasts 40 to 70 years, stands up well to wind, fire and snow, and weighs far less than shingles, but … Read more
How Long Does a Roof Last? Shingles, Metal and More
Most roofs last 15 to 30 years with asphalt shingles, 40 to 70 years with metal, and 50 to 100 years or more with … Read more