Solar energy is the most popular option for energy collection at home. Some critics of solar energy feel that the collection devices, panels and shingles, are often cumbersome and not as cosmetically appealing. Initial cost is also one of the biggest hurdles to entry and self-sufficiency. However, wind provides a suitable alternative when solar is…
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July 16, 2013 Schulte Roofing has just won the Best of the Brazos Award for “Best Roofing Company” for a 5th consecutive year. The Best of the Brazos is an annual promotion held by Bryan Broadcasting which runs the area’s biggest radio stations, Candy 95, WTAW 1620, 1150 THE ZONE, Peace 107, and KWBC. The…
On average, most homeowners will replace their roof at least once in their lifetimes. And generally speaking, the better the roofer, the fewer times homeowners will have to replace their roofs, outside of storm damage. One of the biggest questions homeowners have is how to know when their roof needs replacement. There are several clues…
Today younger home buyers are entering the market and many others are buying their second house. When deciding on the perfect house for your family you should always have a professional inspector take a look at the property. The inspector has a great wealth of knowledge about home issues, including the roof. Your trusted local…
Every year coastal residents and outlying areas prepare for hurricane activity coming off of the Gulf of Mexico. Across the United States over 49 million homes are at risk from hurricane damage each year. Roofing systems on older homes are particularly vulnerable to hurricane strength wind and rain because they were built before more research…
Drip edges are a component of solid roofing systems that prevent roof sheathing from taking on moisture due to rain or storms. As the name denotes the drip edge is located at the edge of the roof and extends beyond it, providing overlapping water proofing and structural support for shingles. Various drip edges are also…
Roof Flashing is commonly identified is metal sheeting around roof edges. This metal sheeting is what lines vulnerable areas of your roof, windows, and doorways. Around 90% of leaks seen by professional roofing contractors have flashing as an identified component of failure, resulting in a leak. Starts with a Lack of Information When a Bryan…
June 29, 2013 (USA): A specialized and pioneering roofing company has yet again been nominated with the prestigious title of “Best Roofing Company” in the Best of the Brazos competition, a registered trademark of Bryan Broadcasting Corporation in Bryan-College Station, TX. The Best of the Brazos Competition celebrate the excellence of professional and unmatched local…
Recently in Houston, TX, a local town home community received some bad roofing work and has been left hanging in the wind as their calls for leaks and other issues go unanswered. For almost a year and a half after the roof was completed, issues like leaks and ventilation problems have been plaguing the entire…
The dark spots and stains that you notice on roofs as you drive by are actually caused by Gloeocapsa magma, a blue-green algae, native to warm and humid climates. Climates in and around the Bryan, TX area are particularly susceptible due to the humid air blowing inland from the Gulf of Mexico. Though algae stains…