Impact resistant shingles are especially designed to protect buildings from damage caused by hail and similar weather conditions. These icy projectiles can completely demolish structures and have been known to go through roofs, knocking off tiles and exposing wiring to oncoming rainwater. A professional builder can help protect a home by installing protective materials to…
Author: Schulte Roofing
Determining what separates a good contractor from a bad one can be difficult. The most common denominator and judgment criteria is that person or company’s experience. Credible repair professionals have years of experience in their area of expertise and can apply that knowledge to provide high-quality services. Hiring an experienced builder is vital to achieve…
The last thing anyone wants to see in the middle of a rain storm is water coming in from a leak in the roof. Since water rarely follows a straight path into a structure, chances are the leak has originated in an area apart from where it is leaking. That entire path may be damaged,…
Even though asphalt shingles have long been a staple in building construction, they are not necessarily the most attractive. Asphalt shingles are often rather plain when when offering a neat and tidy appearance when kept in good condition. Form, function and cost effectiveness often override style; however, if interested in adding style, ceramic or cement…
With growing awareness about recycling, energy efficiency and other methods of going “green,” the construction industry has begun to embrace these ideas as well. Roofing contractors are changing methods to both please customers and make a positive impact on the environment. There are newer techniques in energy reduction, both in the building process itself and…
Home ownership is expensive – plain and simple. Regardless of the budget, size or market value, buying a home is probably one of the biggest purchases that is made during a person’s lifetime. So proper and regular maintenance is important to the structure, including the roof. Even though the average home will only need to…
Finding a roofing contractor is simple. They can be found by word of mouth; in the phone book; in the classified section of magazines; or on the internet. Finding the best one to for repairs or re-roofing can be challenging, especially when it comes to cost estimates. There are many contractors to choose from and…
Metal has been used for a long time to roof buildings, primary farm barns. Thanks to the latest innovations, metal is replacing some traditional materials such as shingles, wood, clay, shakes and tiles for roofing homes because of the many benefits and advantages it has to offer. Benefits The long-familiar metal roof can provide many…
A leaky roof is an inevitable nemesis of owning a home; it is one of those problems that hard to handle due to poor accessibility as well as sometimes not being able to find the leak. Most roofing leaks occur in the same places, such as at any protrusion like a vent pipe or skylight…
Changing seasons have an unlikely effect on a roofing system. From winter blizzards to spring rains and summer heat, a roof is ready for some tender loving care from a roofing contractor. Now that winter is long gone and spring has arrived, it is time to prepare for roof maintenance by first inspecting the entire…