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 ...

Typical pricing for rolled roofing is very economical – usually $1.50 to $4 per square foot installed. This material is best suited for homeowners needing an inexpensive and straightforward roofing ...

Question: I have an older house. The attic was converted into a Cape Cod-type bedroom for children. The old asphalt rolled roof is leaking again. What do you suggest as the best method to fix it?

Dear James: We had the roof partially raised to convert the attic into living space. The relatively low old asphalt rolled roof is leaking. Dear Olivia: It would have been much better if the ...

Dear James: There is a small leak from the asphalt roll garage roof. It's not very old, so I prefer to just repair it. How can I locate to leak and fix it? — Mindy F. Dear Mindy: Although a flat roll ...