A couple in Barcelona sought openness and privacy for their growing family. Their architect, a friend, knew just how to ...

Solar panels are in high demand among home owners looking to reduce energy costs, but those with tile roofs should be extra ...

A green or living roof is a flat or low pitched roof with a layer of planting over the waterproofing membrane. The layers of soil and planting provide insulation to the roof along with protection to ...

A concrete tile roof is a lower-cost alternative to traditional clay tiling. It’s made from mixing sand, cement, water, and iron oxide, then shaping and heating the materials to form tiles.

All products and services featured are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Shingles and tiles are ...

Leonardo David is a writer and energy consultant who has worked on projects funded by the Inter-American Development Bank. An electromechanical engineer, he has written about solar energy and the ...

SunTegra offers affordable solar shingles and tiles installed directly over your current roof. Its solar shingles are installed in large sheets over composite shingles, while its tiles are ...

Rising interest rates are keeping people in their houses for longer, increasing the appeal of roofing companies. Roofing demands persist due to maintenance needs, making roofing stocks less cyclical.

A German company has debuted a new photovoltaic roofing tile that could help change how homes around the world are powered. While solar tiles were already an option, Paxos focused on tiling that could ...

They’re easy to install, last 10 to 50 years depending on the type, and are less expensive than other roofing materials, such as slate, tile, and metal. Below are the best asphalt shingles for ...

The slope and shape of your roof—hipped, gabled or flat, for example—dictate the number of shingles, shakes or tiles you’ll need. In the end, a professional will do the best job of ...