In the Colonial years, when handmade brick was scarce, the availability of native clay also afforded Valley pioneers to build attractive brick chimneys with courses of brick corbelling. The result: ...

Installing a tile roof can cost anywhere from $8,000 to $90,000 depending on the roof’s size and style, but most homeowners will pay around $28,000 for a new tile roof, including labor and materials.

One of the biggest challenges firefighters face involves tailoring their tactics to the ever-changing construction industry. Often, materials used, especially on rooftops, pose specific challenges ...