When managing a commercial building, making space in the budget for regular maintenance and repairs is critical. However, it can be tough to gauge exactly how much money to set aside. Plenty of variables come into play as you think about budgeting for building maintenance and repairs. An understanding of both how the facility is used and what state the building is in can help you shape a smart budget that protects your building from foundation to roof.

If you're looking to replace the roof of your house, you may wonder what type of roof shingles you should use. You have no shortage of options—shingles come in different types, styles, and colors to fit any decor or construction style.

Roof trusses provide the structural support for a home's roof, supporting the roof deck material, insulation, and any loads that are placed on the roof. As a result, they have to be strong enough to withstand wind, rain, snow, and any other types of weather that your region might be prone to.

This May, GAF teamed up with This Old House to support their "Protecting the Protectors Contest". The contest was established to give back to first responders who go above and beyond protecting their communities. Watch this video to see how first responders JoAnna, an oncology nurse, and her fiance Andrew, a firefighter, reacted to their brand new GAF Timberline HDZ roof.