Roofs are designed to protect a building from the outside elements as well as to complement the building style. This is evident by the elaborate styles found on classic homes. Even modern design uses the roof as an element to express creativity. Because of round-the-clock exposure to harsh elements, a roof will eventually begin to…
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Eventually, everything will wear out and break down, often coming as a surprise that can be extremely irritating and expensive, especially when it pertains to a roof. One way to prevent this as well as stay on top of preventive maintenance is to learn how to recognize when a roofing system is approaching the end…
Clay roofing is widely used in different areas of the United States as well as in other countries including Mexico, Korea, and Norway among others. This type of material is one of the best options for residential or business establishments alike. Therefore, when in the process of choosing a material for a building, it is…
Brought about by the beauty of the forest, wildlife, lakes, streams and rivers, there has been a large increase of communities being established in the wild-lands. Along with this increased interest to live in such locations is the threat of wildfires which has in turn challenged local government officials to create programs to safeguard and…
Many houses across the United States have asphalt shingles as the primary roofing material; they have a life expectancy of approximately twenty years. There are several essential factors to be considered and trying to compute an accurate service life is difficult as there are many things that could cause premature failure, all of which should…
Roofs can be categorized into two major types: sloped and flat. While the difference in the shape is obvious, there are other less obvious characteristics between these two styles in terms of performance, cost, and maintenance requirements. Flat As the name implies, this design is almost level and does not have a triangular top. Its…
Considering wood shingles for a roof will give a beautiful old-fashioned appearance while providing lasting protection for building residents. Cedar shakes are not only appealing to the eye but also provide extra insulation value compared and can be installed over an existing material. By far, this type of roof covering is regarded with great favor…
Shingles are one of the most common types of roofing material that make up the external layer of the covering system. Their very nature does create a problem of having numerous seams on the roof. Even interlocking tiles cannot provide a water-tight seal. Thankfully, there is underlayment sheeting to provide a secondary level of water…
Metal roofing is a very cost effective material due to its reasonable cost and unparalleled durability. If corrosion is a concern, there is stainless steel – which is rust proof, should not require repair, and can literally last a lifetime. Description Like the shiny silver-like eating utensils found in most homes, a stainless steel roof…
There are several parts of the roofing system and exterior walls that are prone to leaks and water penetration. These components are generally made up of valleys, drip edges, skylights, vent pipes, dormers, deck intersections and chimney perimeters. Locations such as these require an added protective layer that only properly installed flashing can furnish to…