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A study of roofing damage incurred by Gulf Coast structures following Hurricane Katrina has found that buildings with steep sloped roofs held up better against the high-wind storm damage than ...

Firefighters battled a structure fire in the town of Oakley, which they described as challenging due to the steep, ...

Metal roofing has a reputation for being durable—both low- and steep-slope systems can remain operational for 30 years or more. But today's systems also meet increased demands for energy efficiency, ...

I don’t remember a lot about grade school because I spent most of my time staring out the window like the daydreaming Warner Brothers cartoon character Ralph Phillips. Looking at the busy intersection ...

Rhode Island holds a fascinating architectural secret from the 1800s that sounds like something from a storybook. Homeowners back then believed they could protect their families from lightning strikes ...

The A-frame roof, one of the oldest forms in construction, is back in vogue and pointier than ever. Here are 10 of the best examples that show why gabled roofs are the new flat roofs. Rabbit Snare ...