Attic ventilation is a very vital feature of the construction of any residential building. It helps maintain a level temperature and proper humidity within a house. There are many misconceptions associated with this particular component that are not supported by facts. Admittedly, this is not the most compelling topic; however, adequate attic ventilation can extend…
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Congratulations to Schulte Roofing!! Home of the Bulletproof Roof Guarantee! Schulte Roofing is proud to announce that it has been featured in the March 5, 2012 issue of Insite Brazos Valley magazine. A link to the website is: https://www.insitebrazosvalley.com/home-improvement-guide/2012/3/5/schulte-roofing-a-name-you-can-trust.html Congratulations to Schulte Roofing for such great recognition of their outstanding roofing services in the…
Many houses across the United States have asphalt shingles as the primary roofing material; they have a life expectancy of approximately twenty years. There are several essential factors to be considered and trying to compute an accurate service life is difficult as there are many things that could cause premature failure, all of which should…
Roofs can be categorized into two major types: sloped and flat. While the difference in the shape is obvious, there are other less obvious characteristics between these two styles in terms of performance, cost, and maintenance requirements. Flat As the name implies, this design is almost level and does not have a triangular top. Its…
Considering wood shingles for a roof will give a beautiful old-fashioned appearance while providing lasting protection for building residents. Cedar shakes are not only appealing to the eye but also provide extra insulation value compared and can be installed over an existing material. By far, this type of roof covering is regarded with great favor…
Shingles are one of the most common types of roofing material that make up the external layer of the covering system. Their very nature does create a problem of having numerous seams on the roof. Even interlocking tiles cannot provide a water-tight seal. Thankfully, there is underlayment sheeting to provide a secondary level of water…
Metal roofing is a very cost effective material due to its reasonable cost and unparalleled durability. If corrosion is a concern, there is stainless steel – which is rust proof, should not require repair, and can literally last a lifetime. Description Like the shiny silver-like eating utensils found in most homes, a stainless steel roof…
While roofing materials are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, they will eventually show signs of deterioration and there is no real time line as to when this deterioration may begin since different weather conditions cause this time frame to vary. So the only way to know when deterioration is starting is for the roof…
Early home designs, particularly ones constructed from the 1960’s to the late 1980’s, relied a great deal on asbestos. It was one of the most commonly used reinforcing fibers in various home construction materials. Now that its harmful effects are well known, it is no longer used in many of its previous applications. Definition Asbestos…
Home improvement or repair projects require a significant investment in today’s economy. There are many construction firms available from which to choose and there is a good possibility that the wrong one could be selected if a consumer does not know good selection parameters. So before hiring a contractor to work on a roof, proper…