Roofing

Your roof and gutters are the first lines of defense when it comes to protecting your home from the elements. Regardless of your roof type or material, you need to keep up with maintenance and repairs. When it comes to gutters, you should keep them clean and clear. Angi’s expert articles will shed light on everything you need to know to keep your roof and gutters in tip-top shape. 

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Suburban house with composite shingle roof
Rachel Hoffman
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Sep 16, 2024
Sep 16, 2024
Understand composite shingle roof cost factors to help estimate the price of re-roofing your home or building a new structure.
A professional workers installing a tile roof
Deane Biermeier
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Sep 16, 2024
Sep 16, 2024
Installing a tile roof costs an average of $7 to $25 per square foot. Learn what factors affect the cost of a tile roof, including size, material, and style.
Aluminum soffit installed on a small suburban house
Dan Simms
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Sep 16, 2024
Sep 16, 2024
Looking to boost your home’s curb appeal and protect it from water and rodents? Learn about the cost to install aluminum soffits and what affects pricing.
Roof of house with cedar shingles
Mitchell Grant
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Sep 3, 2024
Sep 3, 2024
Synthetic cedar shake roofing is a sustainable alternative to the popular wood. Learn what influences synthetic cedar shake roofing costs for your home.
Father and sweeping water from yard
Dan Simms
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Apr 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
Roof leaks can be daunting, but understanding why your roof leaks in heavy rain is a good place to start addressing the underlying problem.
Brick house with a simple hip roof and chimney
Jacqueline DeMarco
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Aug 27, 2024
Aug 27, 2024
What is a hip roof? This downward-sloping roof style is popular throughout America. Learn what a hip roof is in this helpful guide.
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Man inspecting roof
Taylor Freitas  •  Nov 18, 2024
How Much Does a Wind Mitigation Inspection Cost? [2024 Data]
Getting a wind mitigation inspection can work in your financial favor. Learn about the average wind mitigation inspection cost, including ways to save.
Man installing thermal roof insulation layer
Jacqueline DeMarco  •  Nov 6, 2024
The 8 Best Types of Roof Insulation for Your Home
Roof insulation types include batts, spray foam, rigid foam boards, and fiber cement boards. Keep reading to learn which roof insulation is best for your home.
A worker cleans a house’s gutter from leaves and dirt
Heather Ayer  •  Oct 23, 2024
How Much Does Gutter Cleaning Cost? [2024 Data]
This guide to gutter cleaning costs provides estimates for cleaning different types of gutters, tips for saving money on gutter cleaning, and answers to how to clean gutters.
Teen girl reaching for an icicle hanging from a cabin roof
Anna Baluch  •  Oct 9, 2024
Are Icicles Bad for Your Roof? How to Remove and Prevent Ice Buildup
They’re pretty in the winter sunshine, but are icicles bad for your roof? Learn whether you should worry about ice buildup and icicles hanging from your roof.
icicles hanging off roof
Em Norton  •  Oct 7, 2024
Breaking the Ice: Should You Knock Down Icicles?
Winter’s icy chandeliers can pose more of a hazard than you might think. So should you knock down icicles or let them disappear with warmer weather? Find out here.
bright grey and white bedroom attic
Heather Ayer  •  Sep 27, 2024
Why Adding Insulation to Your Attic Is a Must-Do Project for Your Home
Installing attic insulation can save you money on your energy bills if done correctly. Read this before adding insulation to your attic to get the most energy savings.
mulitple chimneys
Deirdre Sullivan  •  Sep 26, 2024
Who Fixes Chimney Flashing? Which Pro to Hire for the Job
When you need to hire a pro who fixes chimney flashing, look for a roof repair contractor or chimney repair person to preserve the structural integrity of your home.
Metal roof of a private house
Derek Rose  •  Sep 26, 2024
How to Flash a Chimney and Prevent Leaks in Your Metal Roof
This step-by-step guide explains how to install chimney flashing on a metal roof. This project is difficult and can be dangerous, so we recommend hiring a pro instead of DIY.
blue house with asphalt shingle roof
Heather Ayer  •  Sep 25, 2024
How to Replace Damaged Roof Shingles
A leaky roof can lead to costly damage, but replacing a few asphalt shingles on your roof isn’t that difficult. Learn how with these six steps.
New white rain gutter
Deane Biermeier  •  Sep 24, 2024
How Much Does It Cost to Install Vinyl Soffit? [2024 Data]
The cost to install vinyl soffit on your home depends on several factors, including the soffit length, condition, and the working height.
Child watching the rain from a rooftop window
René Bennett  •  Sep 23, 2024
7 Common Leaky Roof Problems: Why Roof Repairs Are Essential
Is your roof ready for rain? Leaky roof problems cause house damage. Here is all you need to know about roof leaks, causes, and how to find and fix them.
A luxurious house with cedar shake roof
Dan Simms  •  Sep 23, 2024
9 Cedar Shake Roof Maintenance Tips
Wood roofs add tons of charm and curb appeal to your home, but be sure to use these cedar shake roof maintenance tips to keep your roof in good condition.