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…
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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…
Getting a new roof is a major expense that can be an expensive dreaded event, ranking somewhere down the line along with having a septic system serviced. It is still a necessity of home maintenance and there are ways to save some money when the time comes for that new roof as outlined in the…
When deciding on the right color for a roof to make it really stand out, it is important to know all available options as choosing the correct shade can make quite a difference. Shingles can be painted with a special coating to prolongs their life as well as help in the reflectivity, or absorption, of…
Anyone facing the need to replace a roof could spend a lot of time considering how much the job will cost, and what kind of warranty is given. Yet knowing the right time of year to schedule the work is also important and in many cases, will have a direct effect on the price of…
When Mother Nature is annoyed, she throws her best in the form of storms of all kinds, many of which cause extensive property damage. Hail damage is just about the worst type of roof destruction as wekk as wind damage. Combined, these losses to roofing surfaces can be either quite substantial or so subtle as…