Roof coatings are often billed as a magic bullet — a black tar or metallic silver slurry that stops leaks and extends the life of an aging or deteriorating roof almost indefinitely. But there is no ...

Question: While doing a quick visual scan of the roof, I noticed a couple of areas where the asphalt shingles were chipped or even lifted a little. I didn’t find any leaks in the attic. Do I need to ...

Q: We have lived in our house almost 40 years and have regularly had trouble with leaks, even though the roofing has been replaced several times. We have a flat, or built-up, roof. Any suggestions? A: ...