Metal roof pros include durability and a 50-year life span, but they are more expensive than asphalt shingles.

Before you decide whether installing a metal roof over shingles is right for your home, you’ll need to check with your local building department. Different cities have different building codes ...

There are two types of ridge caps for metal roofs: closed ridge caps and vented ridge caps. Both should fit over the ridge of ... keeping water out of your home. Vented ridge caps require ...