The roof is a major design element of your house. But let’s not forget its primary purpose: To protect you and your belongings from rain, wind and weather in general.

The roof is a major design element of your house. But let’s not forget its primary purpose: To protect you and your belongings from rain, wind and weather in general.

Q: My house has a hip roof with a large chimney at the end of the house. No matter how much goop I put on the roof at the chimney, it always leaks after a year or two. Can you help me? A: What you ...

This French Eclectic-style home, built circa 1928 in School Lane Hills, has a dominant hip roof and side addition, wall dormers, stone walls, a slate roof and a French-inspired entry canopy.