Roofing industry expert Joseph Schwetz maintains that there is an important difference between what building codes require and what the construction insurance industry—notably mutual insurance firm ...

Since the industrial revolution, the United States has been rapidly urbanizing. The most recent census data shows that approximately 80% of Americans live in an urban or suburban location, and that ...

When you decide to add a sunroom to your home, you aren’t just adding square footage; you are adding a dedicated space to experience the outdoors from the comfort of ...

One hundred years ago, Denton residents were thoughtful about the roof styles they chose; they understood the pros and cons of various roof designs. Historic buildings generally have more decorative ...

What did you learn that will help in your future career? Our senior design capstone project brought together everything we’ve learned over the past four years—from technical skills to teamwork, to ...

Once again, as with some of the other flat roof extension ideas, when there is lots of glass featured in the design, ensuring the building doesn't overheat is key. A metal brise soleil was employed to ...

Roof trusses cost an average of $285 per truss, but these costs can vary significantly depending on the size, type and material. In addition, you’ll need to hire an experienced roof contractor to ...