By H.M. Cauley

For the AJC

 

It’s a part of the house that doesn’t get a lot of attention - until it doesn’t work. And when it doesn’t, the results can be expensive.
Most homeowners, as well as new-home buyers, don’t spend a great deal of time fussing over the roof. It’s much more fun to play with carpet swatches and tile textures than asphalt shingles. And there usually isn’t much of a selection to pick from: The most popular shingles come in varying shades of black or brown and are often pre-selected by the builder to match the home’s color scheme. But a roof can be one of the most expensive, as well as key, components of any structure.