Roofing
Roof replacement cost: asphalt vs. metal vs. tile
Why two quotes for the same roof differ by thousands, and the details that explain the gap.
Home / Exterior & Roofing
Exterior & roofing cost guides
The envelope of the house — roof, siding, windows and everything that keeps the weather out. Big-ticket work where two quotes for the "same" job can differ by thousands.
8 guides in this category
Windows
Replacement window costs, from one unit to whole-home
Frame material and glass package drive the price. Here's the per-window range.
Siding
House siding cost by material
Vinyl, fiber cement, wood and more — installed cost per square foot and lifespan.
Decks
Deck building cost: wood vs. composite
Materials, framing and railings, plus why composite costs more up front but less later.
Gutters
Gutter installation cost: materials & styles
Vinyl to copper, seamless vs. sectional — what drives the price and what protects your foundation.
Fencing
Fence installation cost, per linear foot
Wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain-link — what drives the price, and the permit and property-line rules to check first.
Driveway
Driveway paving cost: asphalt vs. concrete vs. pavers
The cheapest surface up front is rarely the cheapest over the driveway's full life. What each material actually costs.
Garage Doors
Garage door replacement cost
The highest curb-appeal-per-dollar exterior upgrade — and the one project where DIY carries real injury risk.
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