Have you ever wondered what is the difference between cedar shakes and cedar shingles? Or maybe you thought that it’s exactly the same? While most of the American homeowners care only if their roof is covered with natural cedar or not, the way how the wood is cut is absolutely crucial. This the reason why…

When thinking about roofs, people usually forget about the elements they don’t see. While rooftop (shingles, shakes or tiles) protects the house against water or snow, the roof truss works like a foundation for it. For this reason, we decided to describe every part of roof structure, starting with sheathing. Thus, what should you know…

Asphalt shingles cover about 80% of homes in the United States, making them by far the most popular roofing material in the country. Despite this massive popularity, asphalt shingles remain relatively uncommon in Europe – you can obviously find them in virtually every European country, but they are significantly less visible than clay tiles or…