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…
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Schulte Roofing has once again won the title of “Best Roofing Company” in the annual Reader’s Choice Awards, provided by The Eagle Newspaper, in Bryan-College Station, TX. The Reader’s Choice Awards is a local award given to the best local companies. Awards are given based on votes cast by local residents. There are categories for…
A new tool called EagleView, provided by TAMKO and EagleView Technologies, now allows College Station roofing contractors to provide professional and customized roofing reports to homeowners. Using 3D technology to create a virtualized model of homes, the new tool is able to measure heights, lengths, depths, and widths easily and accurately. Additionally, the new tools…
The urban heat island effect is a temperature anomaly that is present on your local weather and news channels. Temperatures in rural portions of your coverage area are slightly lower than those in urban areas. This temperature difference turns cities into “heat islands”, when displayed on a thermograph. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, US…
In the annual “Best of the Brazos” vote, put on by Bryan Broadcasting, Schulte Roofing has been nominated for the fifth consecutive year. Best of the Brazos is annual competition where community residents vote on their favorite local business and service provider. Geared towards celebrating local business, the Bryan Broadcasting has been circulating the promotion…
In March of 2013, Texas Senator John Carona R-Dallas, sponsored a bill protecting homeowners from bad roofing practices. The proposed bill was in response to a litany of calls and reports to the senator’s office about poor roofing practices. According to Karen Fox, executive director of North Texas Roofing Contractors Association, the scams tend to…
Thanks to new technological advancements in Houston roofing, your roof does not only protect the contents of your home, but also helps you breathe easier. In fact, the technology is similar to those found in other green products. What’s more is the roofing system is self-cleaning and converts smog into fertilizer for your yard. What…
As temperatures warm around the Brazos Valley, many home owners take the opportunity to reroof their old roof for a roofing system that is more energy efficient. One of the biggest factors in energy efficiency in Bryan roofing is the ability of the roofing material to reflect solar energy. This is also tied to thermal…
During dry summer months in Texas often lead to drought conditions increase the likelihood a fire, either naturally occurring or accidental. The dry state of vegetation and building materials acts as a fire accelerant, giving the fire more fuel to burn. Most materials have a water storage capacity and generally speaking the higher the water…
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,…