We’re an independent editorial team focused on the roofing trade from a practical, homeowner-and-builder perspective. Our goal is to make sense of the choices that shape new installations and full replacements, especially across residential, multi‑family, and commercial settings. We analyze system types like composite shingle, metal, flat membranes, cedar shake, and integrated solar surfaces, then explain how project goals, budgets, and timing interact with site conditions and codes. We also track gutters as part of water management planning, since edge detailing and drainage affect service life and appearance.
We study how crews plan staging, how materials move from yard to rooftop, and how seasonality, safety, and access shape schedules. We look at trade-offs among energy performance, curb appeal, and serviceability, and we outline the documentation owners should keep for warranty and resale conversations. We focus on full-scope scopes such as new roofs, reroofs, and full replacements rather than small repairs, because that’s where structure, ventilation, and layout decisions matter most.
While we’re not a contractor, we pay attention to what reputable roofing contractor teams emphasize, including proper tear‑off practices, substrate prep, venting strategy, and water‑shedding transitions. Our readers use our work to frame discussions with local professionals, compare bid assumptions, and set expectations about crew logistics, noise windows, and cleanup. We write in plain English, we cite field experience where appropriate, and we revise guides as materials evolve. Our aim is consistent: help you ask better questions, plan realistic timelines, and choose assemblies that fit your project’s constraints.