RoofingWe all have a roof, but maybe we don’t think too much about it. If you are in a position to install a new roof, you’ve got options. Episode Recap What should people consider when they are getting ready to choose a new roof?  Do the roofs all have to be asphalt? Are there any other options? Why is metal roofing here so expensive but metal roofing is all over the place in rural areas north of us?  Shingles that reflect heat are available and will help with cooling an atticIs it difficult to create a green roof?Learning from the mistakes of others:Roofing over existing shinglesNot replacing skylights at the same time. Using a contractor who doesn’t understand how the roof interacts with the rest of your home components. www.certainteed.comAbout this week's guest: Walter Russell is an owner at Home Sweet Home Builders in Woburn, MA. They are full services general contractors but also specialize in roofing. Reach them at https://www.homesweethomebuildersllc.com or @HSHBLLC on Facebook and InstagramHelp me spread the word!Send a link to this show to 3 of your friends who you think could use information about home renovations. I would really appreciate that.Chat with me! Join the facebook community at Talking Home RenovationsJoin our mailing list! Get insider information and other exciting news http://eepurl.com/gFJLlTThanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show. www.RayBernoff.comThe music is Blueberry Festival Footrace by David Fisher and performed by Hanneke Cassel www.hannekecassel.comCover Art by Sam White www.samowhite.comIf you need architectural advice, contact me through my website at www.demiosarchitects.comEmail questions for future episodes to thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.com