When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Chris Foster. Design: Christopher Jeffrey The size and shape of an extension is a ...

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 ...

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.

Flat roofs are traditionally sites for sprawling, low-built solar arrays meant to maximize energy output within the ...

When his Malibu neighbors pack up and evacuate an approaching wildfire, Kirby Kotler stays. Even if it means dousing flames with his own firehose. “This is my safe zone, right here,” he says, pointing ...

The roof position is one of the most difficult and dangerous, yet it’s also critical. Roof firefighters are the eyes and ears of the incident commander (IC), as well as all of their brother and sister ...

Opting for a flat roof extension idea not only gives you lots of scope to be adventurous with your design, but can also save you money compared to pitched roof designs, especially if you opt for a ...

A series of roof collapses and building closures across the Netherlands has raised fears about the impact of prolonged ...