Roofing materials like all things age with time. Water and extra moisture tend to be one of the more damaging agents out there and time both accelerates and exacerbates corrosion of materials. Time and water are also two of the major reasons why you want to perform routine maintenance on your roof. Without proper maintenance,…
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According to research done by Liberty Mutual, hail causes millions of dollars of property damage every year. Hail is especially widely known because it affects almost every part of the United States and can coincide with almost any severe thunderstorm. If you have KBTX then you would have seen last night’s hail warning in Madisonville. …
When building and designing a roof, many considerations go into play; cost, energy savings, life of the roof, maintenance of the roof, warranty, materials, etc. However, most home owners do not realize that in addition to these issues, a professional College Station roofer is also calculating and examining the quality of the materials used in…
Older roofs can development small holes and leaks, a very common that develops over time. These small holes can be due to a number of different factors like degrading roofing material, the age of the roof, foundation shifting, storm damage, and pests. Old brittle metal roofs are especially vulnerable to this issue and usually need…
Hurricane strength storms have visited southeast and central Texas in the past few years. Some of the most recent history has seen lots of College Station roofing damage. Many areas of the country are in hurricane zones, like the Gulf of Mexico. However, many homeowners do not realize that a hurricane does not necessarily dissipate…
The recent string of storm weather across the Brazos Valley and surrounding areas have left many places with staggering amounts of debris. Most home owners found themselves facing strong winds for only a few moments before everything calmed down. In those few minutes, enough damage was done to cause an increase in insurance claims across…
Not your average cup of tea, corrugated metal roofing installation can prove to be a strenuous and intricate task if tried to be done on your own. Worst of all, if a hole howsoever small it may be goes unnoticed, the danger it might lay on the roof and the interior of the home can…
Just like in the fashion industry or automotive industry, every year a new design style or trend comes out in roofing. The trends usually revolve around material shape, type, color, and efficiency of the roofing system. Schulte Roofing, a College Station roofing contractor has identified some trending roofing styles for 2013. Arched and Curved Roofs…
Most homeowners in College Station, TX are aware of normal types of insulation like fiberglass, but are not aware of spray foam insulation. This newer technology allows the insulation to be applied to the underside of the roof. Spray foam is comprised of a resin component of polyurethane and other chemicals. The term hot roof…
We all have budgets and as life continues through a recession, finding the best deal becomes all the more important. Many times a home owner does not always realize the trade-offs they receive when trying to find the absolute lowest price. 99% of the time that trade-off is experience. Experience matters with any project, but…