Roofing
Get expert advice on roof installation, maintenance, and repairs, plus tips on choosing the right materials to protect your home from the elements.
How To Replace a Chimney Crown
When a homeowner wanted to start using his vintage indoor charcoal grill, the inspector dashed his hopes until it was inspected by a mason. Resident Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough answered the call, helping to identify the chimney crown as the issue. Luckily, Mark knew just what to do, and the two worked together to replace the concrete crown.
How to Get Rid of Ice Dams
Ice dams can wreck your gutters and roofing and cause interior water damage. Learn how to stop and prevent ice dams from our experts.
Using a Roofing Wedge on Shingle Roofs
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert shows host Kevin O’Connor one of his favorite roofing tools for safely standing, kneeling, or sitting on an asphalt roof.
How to Replace Wooden Gutters
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and carpenter Nathan Gilbert help a homeowner restore her wooden gutters to stay true to the home’s era and honor her late husband’s memory.
Replacing Your Roof: A Comprehensive Guide
Four out of five homeowners opt for asphalt shingles—here’s the lowdown on choosing the right ones for your own roof.
All About Metal Roofs
It’s hard to top the looks and longevity that come with a metal roof. Here's what you need to know before putting one on your own home.
Fixing Ice Dams on a Roof
Home technology expert Ross Trethewey helps a homeowner solve an ice dam issue with smart insulation practices that also improve the home’s efficiency.
How To Prepare Your Roof for Winter to Keep the Elements Out
Winter is coming, and your roof should be in tip-top shape before cold weather arrives. Here's what you can do to prepare.
How To Add a Second Floor To Your Existing House
Adding onto your home can be a great investment. Our guide walks you through how to add a second floor to an existing house the right way.
How Much Does a New Roof Cost?
Many factors go into the price of a new roof, some of which you’ll have control over, some you won’t. Here’s a breakdown of what goes into a new roof cost.
Best Telescoping Ladders (2025)
Telescoping ladders are height-adjustable and collapsible for easy storage. In this review, we look at the best telescoping ladders.
A Comprehensive Guide to Installing Shingles on a Shed
In this DIY Smarts project, general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner the proper way to reshingle an old shed’s roof.
Best Sealants for Roof Leaks
We review the best roof sealants for every kind of leak—from spray-on patches and sealing tape to industrial-level coverage.
Bringing the Outside In with Marvin’s Skycove
This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert explains a few features of Marvin’s Skycove window.
Common Roof Problems and How To Fix Them With Common Tools
Roof issues such as leaks, damaged shingles, and faulty flashing can be expensive hassles. Learn how to spot and fix these common problems in our step-by-step guide.
Metal Roofing Cost Guide
Metal roofs are easier to maintain than their traditional asphalt shingle counterparts and can save you money on cooling costs in the long term. This metal roofing cost guide breaks down some of the most common types of metal roofs and their prices.
Training the Next Generation of Roofers
There’s a shortage of skilled labor in the building trades, and This Old House’s Generation NEXT program is seeking to attract and train workers to fill the gap. Learn how our friends at GAF joined the cause, inviting a pair of Youthbuild apprentices to their intensive roofing academy for invaluable hands-on education and experience.
How to Patch a Roof Leak
The hard part about patching a leak in your roof is finding the leak itself. Once you’ve accomplished that, repairs are often relatively simple.
Best Snow Rakes
If your area receives a large amount of snow each winter, read our review on the best snow rakes to find a rake that’s right for your home.
The Surprising Benefits of Skylights
Skylights are designed to bring more natural light into the home, and they can dramatically up the wow factor in any room.
Roofing Innovations | 2020 Farmhouse in Fairfield County
Learn how GAF’s Timberline American Harvest shingles combine texture, dimension, and beauty with exceptional durability to keep the TOH 2020 Farmhouse safe and looking beautiful for years to come.
Guide to Metal Roof Styles: Colors, Paint, and Accents
Discover the different metal roofing materials, styles, and colors you can choose from. Click here to learn more.
How To Make and Safely Finish Decorative Roof Brackets
Learn how to save money by making decorative roof brackets with common tools from builder Charlie Silva in our detailed step-by-step guide.
How To Install Drip Edge and Step Flashing
In this video, General Contractor Tom Silva teaches apprentices from our GenNEXT program his method for installing a drip edge and flashing.
How To Build a Low-Maintenance Home
There’s no such thing as a maintenance-free house, but there are ways to decrease your regular maintenance. Here's what you need to know.
How Cool Roof Shingles Work
Solar reflective roof shingles are an innovative technology that can lower your heating and cooling costs and be better for the environment.
Home Warranty Roof Leak Coverage
Are roof leaks covered under a home warranty? Keep reading to learn about home warranty roof coverage and how to protect your roof over the long-term.
GAF HDZ™ Shingles Engineered for Accuracy Installed at the Cape Ann Project House
This Old House’s Cape Ann Project requires more than 6,000 square feet of roofing. Watch as we demonstrate how GAF’s Timberline® HDZ™ roofing shingles provide LayerLock™ technology and a wider strike zone, allowing shingles to be installed 30% faster and more accurately than standard shingles.
Getting Algae Off My Roof
Roof algae looks unsightly and can cause severe damage. Read more about how to spot, treat, and prevent it from the This Old House experts.
What You Need to Know to Clean and Prevent a Mossy Roof
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner remove moss from his roof and prevent it from growing back.
All About Roofing: A Comprehensive Guide for Your Home
Roofs are considered one of the most critical components of your house. From materials and roof shape to problems and repairs, read this comprehensive guide to ensure yours is up to par.
A Guide to Roofing Materials and Which Ones are Right for You
Read about how different roofing materials compare to each other when it comes to cost, durability, and other factors. Our guide covers tile, slate, metal, and more.
