Q: When you were writing about roof repair and replacement, I never saw anything on tar-and-gravel roofs. I just bought a house. At my prepurchase inspection, I was told the roof was in pretty ...

Tar and gravel roofing dates back to 4,000 B.C., when it ... The stratum of material can make repair equally tricky. Untended leaks can damage your home structure and hit your budget, especially ...

The roof, which has a very low pitch, is shingled now. What do you suggest? A–I find it odd that your architect would recommend what is known as a tar and gravel roof for your home. The reason ...

If you repair, you risk throwing good money after ... Look into roofing material made especially for low-sloped roofs. Built-up tar and gravel roofing is the classic. A more modern alternative ...

Q: We have a two-story house built with a back patio that is covered by a tar and gravel roof. Now when I look out on that roof, most of the gravel is gone. It apparently washed off in the rain ...