It may often be wondered exactly how professionals can determine why a roofing system fails. There is much that can be told by the bumps and wrinkles on a roof’s surface as it is typically the result of many events having occurred over the years. It is important to know some of the most common…
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When having a new roof installed, it is as important to make sure a warranty is provided as with any other major purchase, although such a guarantee is not often completely understood. Knowing a warranty’s limitations and requirements is essential in order to avoid unexpected and costly problems after making assumptions about what was originally…
Even a well-built structure can experience moisture build-up or leaks that develop at joints, generating mold and resulting in expensive and time-consuming repairs. There is now some good news about this issue – rain screens can help keep a home dry. This is an effective way to eliminate long-term leaks; however, first read the following…
It is essential to understand the benefits and long term impact of using green products and technologies on a roof. Energy can be saved and environment footprints can be lessened; however, it is important to know what is involved before installing a product that will require repair or replacement in just a few years. When…
Over the past several years, environmental responsibility has been called upon in every sector of the business world. Many companies are looking for opportunities to use alternative and renewable sources of energy. This is why photovoltaic roofing is growing in popularity and being used by many exclusive buildings. When making a decision to include such…
Whenever a new roof must be considered, careful deliberation must be given about all available options. Replacing a roof is a very costly venture and for this reason, the choice is often made to have an overlay done in order to save time, labor and disposal costs. Of course, whether or not this is possible…
The seams on a roof can be a hotspot for water penetration. There are many different types of seams and each one is prone to costly damage from constant exposure to many weather conditions. When membrane products are exposed to abrupt temperature changes, they can expand, contract, and erode, causing seams to separate and water…
Roofing experts recommend that keeping a roof cool be done because of the many advantages to be found; this can be achieved by using highly reflective and energy-emitting elements. This has lead to a program known as LEED or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design to verify energy savings in the way that building are…
Over the last few years, the use of single-ply roofing has become much more common in residential homes because it has many advantages to offer such as lower cost, less maintenance, and even fewer odors when installed. If it is poorly designed, improperly installed, or lacks proper care, it could prematurely fail. So it would…
It is important to protect the valuables that are inside of a building with a roof that not only provides beauty and savings but is constructed with material that can last a lifetime – and metal panels are being used more and more for just such roofing needs. This type of building covering comes in…