A modern home with large windows and a flat roof - Sheila Say/Shutterstock The house one may conjure in their mind's eye after hearing the phrase "modern home" will probably include a few key features ...

One of the main roles of any roof is to keep water out, and that’s why flat roofs are prone to problems. Because they have no slope, they can’t effectively discharge rainfall or snow melt. Wherever ...

Most commercial buildings or custom-built structures are constructed with flat roofs. They’re durable and long-lasting, needing only routine maintenance for 20 years or more. FACT: Flat roofs aren’t ...

Many fire departments assign a team of firefighters to roof operations at structural fires. When news cameras are on scene, firefighters can be seen working hard atop the burning building’s roof.

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in ...

The table-like, two-story structure sits on 40 acres and the largest geothermal pile system in North America. The interior layout, while open, is arranged into neighborhoods and includes an events ...

A series of roof collapses and building closures across the Netherlands has raised fears about the impact of prolonged snowfall on large buildings with flat roofs. Sports halls, warehouses, swimming ...