Gable and hip roofs are two common styles you'll see on homes, but do you know the difference? The main distinguishing feature is how many sloped roof sections the house has and how the ends are ...

When it comes to designing a home or renovating an existing one, the choice of windows plays a crucial role, especially when dealing with a sloped roof. Not only do windows contribute to aesthetic ...

Many large, commercial, low-rise buildings such as warehouses, big box retail stores, agriculture structures, aviation facilities, etc. often don’t benefit from steeply-sloped roofs the way residences ...

As the popularity of vegetated roofs grows in the U.S., Building Teams are finding new methods for greening rooftops. A recent trend is to adapt green roof technology for low- and steep-slope ...

Dear James: I like the openness of a high ceiling. Is it possible to remove some roof trusses to convert part of the ceiling to a high, sloped one or would it be too weak? — Gail V. Dear Gail: ...