A shingle roof is an investment you want to protect against damage and heavy wear. Not only is a roof expensive, but it’s also crucial to keeping your home safe and comfortable. Understanding how to ...

Q: About algae on shingle roofs. ... Is there a best time or two during the year to apply a recommended cleaner with a garden sprayer? A: Although algae stains are unsightly, the stains do little to ...

QDEAR TIM: My roof needs cleaning. It's a newer asphalt shingle roof, but parts of it are covered with moss, lichens and algae. Is a pressure washer a good tool for cleaning roof shingles? Will it ...

Roof cleaning experts probably aren’t the first people who come to mind when you think about home maintenance. But maybe they should be. Every day, your roof is mercilessly beaten down by the sun, ...

You’ve got a metal roof—so, do you really have to clear off those leaves each fall? Metal roofs are known for their strength and durability, so it might seem like a waste of time to worry about leaf ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Lou Manfredini is joined by co-project ...