Like many firefighters, I always look at buildings as though I were sizing them up for firefighting operations. One building construction technique that always intrigued me is the metal pitched roof.

Make your roof last longer (and save yourself a ton of cash) by paying attention to these 15 indicators of common problems ...

I owned my first home for 10 years before I learned about the importance of attic ventilation. It wasn’t something I learned about in school, and must have been a part of the inspection report I’d ...

A hot topic in the firehouse is roof ventilation. Although often overlooked, the position of "roof firefighter" plays an important role in the outcome of the fire and serves as both the eyes and ears ...

The proper ventilation of attic areas is a very important design consideration. If implemented correctly, proper ventilation methods can help ensure the maximum service life of roof assembly materials ...

In last month’s column (“Truckie on a Hot Peaked Roof ,” March), I addressed peaked-roof structures that truckies commonly encounter while running around atop a fire building. Understanding these roof ...