A POPULAR saying is that the only constant thing in life is change. In the building industry, change occurs virtually everyday in the design of homes and materials used in their construction. From the ...

Homeowners can often take the roof over their heads for granted. As long as your roof keeps the rain off and doesn't leak, it might be tempting to not pay it much attention. Right? Maybe not. Whether ...

The phrase ‘a roof over your head’ is usually used in reference to housing as a basic human right. Which gets you wondering; why not ‘walls around your ribs’ or ‘floor under your feet’? The answer ...

The roof isn’t just a structure over our heads but it’s also known as the “spine,” or the backbone of the structure – the one that protects or shields the home’s “vital organs.” Sharing with Inquirer ...

Reputable roofers should let you know exactly what they’re doing, but it never hurts to be informed so you can make good decisions if necessary. Photo by Christine Katende A roof is such a key element ...

Earlier this week, I was at Kantamanto timber market in Accra with my carpenter to get aluminium roofing sheets and some wood for a small job at home. I discovered it to be a sprawling market and a ...