Knoxville works to stop roof shingle dumping because of zoning

Knoxville is trying to shut down a pair of waste dump sites city officials say operate illegally. Kentucky based Greenphalt Recycling opened those sites after last April's hail storms, to collect and reprocess roofing shingles. But instead of recylcing them, the piles just keep growing.

Shakes, rattle and replacement

With snow on the ground and the calendar showing it’s the middle of January, mountain residents aren’t thinking too much about replacing their roof, unless it’s leaking. But if their roof is a wood sh

First Aid for Ailing House: Moss on roof

As with all products and methods of dealing with moss, lichens or algae, you must follow directions on the containers and allow plenty of time -- sometimes months -- to see results, depending on the extent of the infestation.

Shingle dump sites open despite city and state orders

Owners of a shingle recycling company illegally operating in Knoxville say they've dissolved the company, leaving city officials concerned about how the mess will get cleaned up.

Roof-Replacement Funds Approved

Mountain homeowners whose houses still have wood shake or shingle roofs may be in line for some financial aid in replacing them, under action taken by the County Board of Supervisors at its last meeting.