To address the problem of increasing energy consumption, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) encourages consumers who are planning to have their roofs replaced to use green materials. Many eco-friendly products today are made from materials that have the capacity to reflect the heat of the sun, allowing improved building efficiency, power savings, and…
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Keeping a roof in good condition is something that should be taken seriously. While it is designed to provide protection from various weather elements, repeated exposure to heat, rain and cold will eventually take its toll on the roofing material. This is true of all parts of a house that is located in areas prone…
As the cold season approaches, it is important to make sure that every aspect of a house is well insulated, particularly the attic. The roof that covers the attic collects snow and could significantly drop the temperature of the attic leading to numerous problems for the residents in the lower rooms. A roofing company can…
Most homeowners start thinking about repairing their roof when the ceilings start to become soggy with leaking water or when the walls start to stain. While such signs clearly call for repair or even an extensive replacement, waiting for such signs to appear before determining if a new roof is needed may be waiting too…
When hiring roofing contractors, having some anxiety is very normal. Worries can arise when listening to the local news about problems that occur with fraudulent businesses. There are many upsetting stories about consumers who have lost thousands of dollars because a scam artist took money without ever finishing the intended project. No one wants to…
Damage to the roof is hard to avoid due to its constant exposure to numerous destructive factors. These causes might come from nature including wind, weather and corrosion; it may come from humans by way of foot traffic or improper installation. Roofing problems that may occur are impossible to prevent if all of these causes…
Rain gutters are an essential part of the entire roofing structure. They help in maintaining the roofing system by channeling rain water to the nearby drainage system. The primary function of an eaves trough is to protect the foundation of the house from water run off which in turn prevents erosion and leakage. Since eaves…
The most common enemy to a warm home during the winter season is heat loss that is due to the continuous reciprocal movement of air inside the house. The process of infiltration occurs when the cold winter air finds a way to move into the house and push the warm air out of the house.…
The most common enemy of all The Woodlands roofing is the material’s susceptibility to various elements of nature. Whether that cause is sun’s heat, rain, strong wind, hail, or snow, the impact is extremely large, especially on its level of performance. Another problem that is given great importance nowadays by roofing companies is the level…
Basically, Houston roof pitch is a numerical measure and defined as the degree of roof inclination expressed in a rational fraction. The pitch of the roof differs from one place to another; this is primarily due to the climates existing in that particular region. Its ultimate purpose is to shed off rain and prevent snow…