Navigating the many types of roofing materials can feel overwhelming, with a myriad of options promising durability, aesthetics, and energy efficiency. Your roof is more than just a protective shield, ...

Homeowners can often take the roof over their heads for granted. As long as your roof keeps the rain off and doesn't leak, it might be tempting to not pay it much attention. Right? Maybe not. Whether ...

Most homeowners in the U.S. choose asphalt shingles because they are of the easiest to find, most affordable and versatile types of roofing. The most durable types of roofing are slate and clay tiles ...

A familiar material across the UK’s rural and industrial landscape, slate has been used for roofing and flooring since time immemorial. People welcome this most iconic of natural materials into both ...

With the devastating fire that did major damage at the Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education in Hellam Township on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, it reminded me to write a column on the importance of ...

To make repairs, Westbury House on Long Island needed a supply of Collyweston slate, but all of the mines had closed decades earlier. Then one reopened. 10 Photos View Slide Show › By John Freeman ...