Guides
Guides for Rhode Island homeowners
Written around Rhode Island's rules, storms and housing, not generic advice.
- Checking a roofer's CRLB registrationWhat Rhode Island's Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board record tells you.
- Roof replacement permits in Rhode IslandStatewide code, local building officials and who pulls the permit.
- New roofs in Providence historic districtsWhen the Providence Historic District Commission has a say in your roof.
- Roofing for wind and salt airNailing, edges, fasteners and flashing for houses near the bay and ocean.
- A hurricane-season roof checklistWhat to check before the season, and what to do after a storm.