Going solar with a metal roof might be less of a hassle than you think, especially if you have a standing seam metal roof. Leonardo David is a writer and energy consultant who has worked on ...

There are metal pergolas available ... choose a pergola with a solid roof or one with slats that can be opened and closed.

In the past, many popular, multi-purpose stadia roofs were domed. Today, retractable roofs - the next-generation of roofing systems - are convertible and can be opened up to let the sun shine in on ...

The most durable types of roofing are slate and clay tiles but they’re more expensive than materials like metal or wood. Functional roofing alternatives like green roofs and solar shingles are ...

When it comes to creating a backyard oasis, nothing transports you to an escapist frame of mind quite like a pergola. The semi-open structure—often made of an open-air "roof" and four pillar ...

Asphalt shingles are the most common roofing material, striking a balance between performance and initial cost. Clay, metal and slate last long but cost more and require more specialized ...