Common Fears During the past twenty years more and more homeowners are upgrading their typical asphalt or composite roofs to metal. The consistent improvement of metal roofs has become cosmetically appealing along with a longer lifetime than that of composite roofs. Many buyers have fears and concerns over metal such as lightning strikes to the…
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Metal roofing is one of the fastest growing segments of home improvement. The installation of metal roofing can be catered to match the style of your home with three different types of designs, metal panels, shingles and stone coated metal shingles. This adaptation provides the customer with a cosmetic satisfaction. Along with the beautiful styles…
Proper Maintenance The roof system is the vital component that protects your house by keeping your house together and keeping your house cool or warm during the winter or summer. Maintaining your roof system prevents or reduces the possibility of roof damage that lurks with time, weather, and use. To be safe and the most…
Flashing is a protective covering for joints, openings, barrier edges and anywhere there is a break on a flat or continuous roofing surface; it is an integral part of keeping a roof free from leaks and in good condition. When correctly installed, flashing should be watertight and protect vent pipe, chimney and skylight protrusions from…
When the rain and storms of spring are finally through, many people breathe a sigh of relief – at least until the next storm season arrives in the late summer. The time between stormy seasons can be effectively used to inspect roofs for damage or other kinds of problems, all of which will become worse…
A leaky roof can be quite a problem, especially when repair is not feasible due to bad weather. In cases, the only immediate solution is a bucket to catch the water dripping from the ceiling in an attempt to avoid it ruining a building’s interior. While this is a very frightening scenario, it can be…
With any roofing job, it is the details that can make the difference between a job well done and one that could be a home maintenance disaster. Hiring a qualified builder is important as something as minor as a nail sunk in the wrong place could start a chain reaction that could destroy a roof.…
Trends come and go – nobody knows for certain when things may change or what is in store for the future. The only thing that is certain with roofing trends is that change is continuous in many different ways and many are not aware of changes until a new roof is neededf. So, what is…
When the time comes to have a new roof installed, there are many different options to consider. The covering of a home is a big part of its curb appeal, so a great time to change its appearance is when it must be replaced. The variety of choices available to replace old asphalt shingles can…
When deciding what type of roofing materials are the best to use, pitch, slope or angle of a roof will play a large role. There are quite a few options such as shingles, metal, and wood shakes; however, determining which type is best is greatly affected by the pitch. It is important to learn exactly…