Jack Gray I participate in the Amazon affiliate program and may earn commissions from purchases made through links on this page. What is a Roof Pitch Multiplier? A roof pitch multiplier, also called a roof pitch factor, is a number that you use to find the actual surface area of a pitched roof or the length of a common rafter. …
I participate in the Amazon affiliate program and may earn commissions from purchases made through links on this page. Introduction The weight of snow is a vital piece of information. There are parts of the building code that are based on knowing how much additional weight a structure will need to support due to the …
Introduction: Natural Slate Colors Natural slate is a durable and beautiful stone roofing material that has been used for centuries. It is also one of the only purely natural roofing materials available. Slate rocks. Among the most striking features of natural slate roofs are the naturally occurring color variations that provide an array of color …
Introduction I’m a professional roof consultant and I’ve spent a lot of time researching roof replacement costs for my clients. This means I keep up-to-date with changing material and labor costs for all kinds of roofing, including slate roofs. I thought keeping (and updating) some fairly accurate slate roof cost estimates online would be a helpful resource …
I participate in the Amazon affiliate program and may earn commissions from purchases made through links on this page. Introduction Slate is a natural stone that has been used as a roofing material for centuries. It is prized for its beauty, performance, long service life, and minimal maintenance requirements. Slate roofing has long been considered …
Introduction Metal roofing is a very large category. There are more metal roofing products available than there are for any other type of roofing material. Metal roof panels are made in many different sizes, from many different metals, with many different panel profiles, with many different coatings, for use in many different situations. In this …
Introduction Selecting the right roofing contractor is very important. A new roof is a big investment, a roof replacement project can be an ordeal, and deciding which roofing contractor to hire can be hard. If you’re like most homeowners, you don’t know much about the technical aspects of a roof installation, or how to tell …
Introduction Metal roofing is an attractive roofing option. It looks great. It can be recycled. It’s lightweight. Metal panels can each provide the same coverage as dozens of shingles and they can weigh as little as 70 pounds per square (100 square feet). Compare this to a clay tile roof that can weigh more than 1,000 …
Introduction This article should give you a pretty accurate idea of what the typical total installed cost will be for various types of modified bitumen roofs in 2025. You should be aware that the cost of any individual modified bitumen roof will depend on several variables, including roof size, roof complexity, local labor costs, the type …
Introduction In this article, I’m going to explain the factors that determine cedar roof costs. I’ll also give you the typical costs for various types of cedar shingle and shake roofs in 2025. Keep in mind that the final cost of any particular cedar shingle roof will depend on several variables, including roof size, roof pitch, …