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By letting natural light stream in, a skylight gives a room a feeling of spaciousness and light. By reducing the need for electric lighting, it can help trim energy bills.

Good quality roofing is a vital aspect to any house. Not only does it protect the house itself from the elements but if it is well constructed it will protect everything within the house too.

In addition to the type of shingles used as roofing material on your home, there are many other components that make up a roof. The following glossary will help you sort through the terminology associated with roofing.

This information can clarify some definitions and help answer some questions about roofing.

Height considerations: A storey is a floor that's above ground. Most homes are either one or two storeys. If your house has more than one storey, your roofing job may require more specialized equipment.

The most important part of your home is the roof. It protects you from the rain, the snow and anything else that Mother Nature dishes out. Without it, we are left out in the cold - literally. When building, or buying, a home, it's important to make sure that the roof is in good shape. One of the most important aspects of roofing is adequate ventilation.

Q: Our house is a cape which has two bedrooms on the first floor and two bedrooms and a half bath on the second floor. At some point in the future, we would like to add dormers (the house is a brick exterior w/a slate roof). Would this project be very costly (can you estimate a range) and about how long would the project take to complete? Also are any permits/licenses required?

Many employers now offer work from home days. This is appealing to many people, until they realize that it is difficult to concentrate or have privacy during the workday. Raising the roof and adding a room for workspace above your existing garage can be a good solution to balancing time at home with earning a living.