Q: I have a small house, and it needs a new roof. I can’t afford to hire a roofer. My house has shingles on it, and I can walk on the roof with little difficulty. I’ve never installed roof shingles.

A New Jersey-based firm has launched the latest upgrade of the world’s first nailable solar shingle. GAF Energy’s Timberline Solar ES 2 reportedly delivers 23% more power than its predecessor, ...

Some people think a roof is all about the shingles. And they couldn’t be more wrong. Yes, shingles matter. They give a roof color and texture. They are the wear and weather surface that sheds water ...

Putting solar panels on the roof is increasingly realistic for the average homeowner, but they tend to be specialized, aftermarket affairs or else whole-roof replacements. GAF Energy, a division of ...

Metal roofing systems you can install yourself are readily available, but you need to feel comfortable working with metal and ...