Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

. Q. I hate to still keep you on the "cold roof" subject, but I want to make a cold roof on my 6,000 square foot Victorian 4-unit with 2 furnaces that are located in the attic. What can I do? K.C.

Dear Mindy: Although a flat roll roof is more prone to leaks than a typical pitched roof, there certainly are many leak-free flat roofs. It is wise to inspect a flat roof at least twice each year and ...

Question: I have an older house. The attic was converted into a Cape Cod-type bedroom for children. The old asphalt rolled roof is leaking again. What do you suggest as the best method to fix it?