Raise attic roof

Replacing a roof can be expensive, but if a roof contains only a small slope, it's possible to raise the roof pitch of a house by building a roof over the old one. This new roof with a higher pitch can be accomplished with premade roof trusses and typical asphalt shingles.

Dezeen promotion: Windows by Fakro punctuate the roof of a multi-family apartment block in Richmond, USA, creating balconies for the residents to enjoy.

A well-insulated home is not only cheaper to live in but also provides far more comfort as the seasons change. Knowing this, you might wonder how to insulate a ceiling with exposed rafters. This post combines up-to-date research and industry professional knowledge to answer your question. Insulating a ceiling with exposed rafters is more complicated […]

Building scientist Joseph Lstiburek explains when to vent your roof, when not to, and how to execute each common roof-venting approach successfully.

Types of dormers guide with what they are, benefits, designs, houses that use a dormer, cost and if they add resale value to a home.

In this DIY guide we take a look at the types of roof trusses and joist, what causes them to fail and how you can repair any damage

One of the first things that happens in a post like this (as it should) is an admonishment to consult an engineer. I have already and more to come on that. The next might be let a professional do the work and I agree totally. I have no aspirations to raze my roof.

Lofts and attics are often used just for storage, when they have sometime the potential to become the penthouse of our house.

A guide to converting a loft with a difficult roof construction. Includes advice on headroom, trussed rafters, telescopic joists, building regulations and more

A shed dormer is a creative way to increase the available living space. It looks like a shed placed on the roof and that is where the name comes from.