Old roofers layered materials instead of trusting one waterproof fix, and it worked for decades.

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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...