Roof library
Checklists, a glossary and comparison tables for homeowners, written to sit next to a quote or an inspection report. Each page says where local code and the manufacturer's instructions take over.
Field calculator
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Field calculator
Roof Area Estimator: Squares from Footprint and Pitch
Turn a house footprint, overhang and pitch into roof area and roofing squares.
Field guides
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Field guide
How to Hire a Roofer and Compare Written Quotes
Vetting a crew, reading a written quote and avoiding the usual traps, step by step.
Field checklists
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Field checklist
Roof Inspection Checklist for Homeowners
What to look for from the yard, the attic and the ceilings, and what each sign usually means.
Field references
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Field reference
Roofing Materials Compared: Asphalt, Metal, Tile, Flat
A side-by-side table of the four main roof types, with the conditions that shorten or extend each one's life.
Field glossary
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Field glossary
Roofing Terms Explained in Plain English
Thirty-odd roofing terms defined for homeowners reading quotes and inspection reports.
Working rules
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Working rules
How Roof and Rafter Writes About Roofs
The sourcing, pricing, insurance and correction rules behind every page on the site.