Those who live in Florida are no strangers to the Atlantic hurricane season, which officially runs from June 1 to November 30; however, this severe weather has been known to occur both before and after the “official” season, often destroying many properties in its path. Therefore, it is important to plan in advance and ensure…
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Finding a reputable and trustworthy roofing contractor who can deal with leaks, replacement and new installations is not as easy as it appears. Depending on what roofing need is required, it could mean a lot of hard effort and a large amount of money. Preparedness and knowledge are the two key factors in finding the…
There is a great selection of materials available for roofs that offer durability; however, the details, life span and other important features of such material should be known in order to fulfill most expectations. This will make it easier make the best selection for the job. It should prove helpful to read the following information…
Ventilation is an important roofing component; however, there are some designs that do not include an eaves overhang. This can be a problem since a conventional system requires an overhang to serve as an intake. There is an innovative system that allows for proper air intake without the necessity of an overhang which is done…
While metal is already a popular roofing material in various countries, it has just began to gain popularity here in the United States. Considering that most roofs here are built using individual shingles such as asphalt, it is not surprising that there are some misconceptions about this new product. So the question is what really…
From the scorching heat to the numbing cold and everything in between, a roof is created to withstand all types of weather. According to the experts, that does not mean that this system can be ignored with the hope that it will work perfectly until the end of its expected life. Constant rain during the…
High velocity and forceful wind brought about by hurricanes can rip off a significant portion of a roofing system. It is believed that during such an event, wind gusts are considerably higher than the sustained velocity which causes the uplifting, suctioning, and twisting pressure that generates force sufficient enough to remove an entire roofing structure.…
The greatest liability for insurance companies is the roofing system. Billions of dollars is spent annually due to covered losses. The roof is a major component and is the primary weapon to secure a house from strong winds, hail, rain and flying debris and is very susceptible to structural damage. Once its integrity is jeopardized,…
Most people think that replacing a roof is as simple as hiring a contractor and expecting a functional roof as a result; unfortunately, this is not always the case. While it may work some of the time, hiring a contractor without any research will not guarantee a quality and long lasting result and could even…
An ongoing endeavor that needs to be addressed worldwide with a direct effect on public health is air quality. In the United States alone, it is estimated that 9,000 people die yearly due to smog inhalation. In order to mitigate such an environmental issue, a new roofing innovation was introduced with the ability to fight…