During the winter season, ice dams can build up in gutters and roof edges. This is caused by snow that melts on the eaves during the day and refreezes at night. When snow accumulates, water from the melting snow does not drain properly; it instead causes water to leak into the building structure. To prevent…
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The ultimate function of a roofing system is to serve as a protective structure that prevents pouring rain from sipping inside the house. Rainwater is the most common enemy of a roofing structure that is difficult to control. By virtue of gravity, it will always flow downward following the pull of the gravity; this is…
The role of your roof’s drip edge is to direct water away from your roof and into your gutters. The drip edge can be found at the edge of the roof, right near the gutter. While it’s a small, subtly noticeable piece, it’s essential for keeping your roofing material dry and protected from the elements.…
Roofs fail because of a lack of attention to detail. An overlooked connection, sloppy workmanship, or a design doomed from the start, any of these things can cause a leak. And any leak is a failure of the whole roofing system. For example, most commercial roofs are installed with a termination point inside the parapet…
It’s a question we see often with the insurance claims process and the truth is; It all depends on how you are paid. In rare cases, you could possibly keep the difference. Here’s an example. The insurance company paid you in full, less your deductible, and the amount you owe for the work performed was…
In March of 1999 Schulte Roofing® was mentioned in Western Roofing Insulation and Siding Magazine for the restoration of a 150-year old Victorian roof. This roof was the first ever completed MetalWorks metal roof in the state of Texas. Backed by a lifetime warranty, this roof is still leak-free to date. The following is the…
Generalized roof pricing is extremely difficult to determine because each roofing system is different. In general roof pricing is controlled by the material types, roofing components used, quality of the roofing components, labor, and warranty work. A full inspection by a roofing specialist will be able to determine accurate pricing based on the roof’s condition,…
Q: How can I tell when I have a problem with my roof? A: The first sign is too often a leak. When this happens, many times, the water has already deteriorated the wood decking and just now showing the signs inside your home. There are many things you can look for to help determine…
In 1994, when the company began, their goal and slogan were synonymous, “committed to excellence,” and for 17 years they kept that commitment! But in 2008, Schulte Roofing wanted a better way to express that commitment to excellence and carry out their mission statement: To provide roofing installations that exceed manufacturer specifications and to provide…
FRUGAL MEETS FLEXIBILITY With low installation fees and impressive homeowner incentives, it’s easy to see why frugal shoppers prefer this roof type. In addition to this financial trait, the design potential for the composition roof is very flexible, due to the wide variety of shingle colors. Design Our composition shingles are available in three primary…