When buying a new home, look at roof age, condition, material, ventilation, flashing, gutters, warranty, and insurance.

Proper insulation, ventilation, and reflective coatings can minimize the impact of heat on different types of roofs.

1. Roof Ridge: The roof ridge, or ridge of a roof is the horizontal line running the length of the roof where the two roof planes meet....

Your roof ventilation probably isn’t something you think about very often, but having the right amount of ventilation in your attic can...