Fact checked by Sarah Scott Roof replacement and repair are necessary when you own a home. Roofs bear the worst of the elements—sun, rain, and physical impact. Roof repairs and maintenance can extend ...

Q. I have a slate roof that is probably approaching 100 years old. I had one roofer tell me it is at the end of its life and should be replaced with asphalt. The cost to repair the area affected is $4 ...