Metal roofs have existed for some time, mostly on barn roofs and some country homes. Back then, there were only about two types of metal roof choices: inexpensive galvanized steel or much more expensive copper. Corrugated metal has come a long way and improved in durability and quality over time; [...]
There are many components that go on your roof: underlayment, insulation, covering material such as shingles, tiles or metal, a coating if you wish, and flashing. Each of these components play their own respective role in keeping your house dry and roofs in great leak-free condition.
This is why it [...]
When it comes to protecting your home from the elements, roofs do quite a great job. In fact, that is their primary purpose: to make sure that you stay dry during rainy weather and stay cool and shaded on really hot and sunny days.
Your roof is also supposed to [...]
Most homeowners know that gutters play quite an important role in keeping roofing in good condition and your home free of water and moisture damage. Without gutters, water can accumulate on the roof and seep into otherwise unsealed seams on your roof. Roofing contractors advise that moisture is an insidious [...]
If you’ve ever checked your electricity bill at the end of the month only to get absolutely shocked at the amount you have to pay, then surely you have at some point considered different ways to lower your costs. During your roof installation, you should have asked your roof company [...]
There’s no denying that inclement weather can really do a number on your home. You have enough to worry about with floods, errant debris blown around by wind, and even heavy snow. What people don’t always anticipate is hail – those little balls of ice that can be small as [...]
There is no question that one of the most important decisions you need to make during any roofing replacement or roofing installation of a shingled roof is what kind of shingle to use. There are many different choices available for shingles to use on your roofing, and the final decision [...]
Chances are, you have looked at designs for residential roofs at one point or another. It doesn’t matter if you’ve looked because you need to replace a worn out or damaged roof or if you’ve looked because you want to find a complementary design to fit the new house that [...]
As spring season enters and winter finally passes, it’s important to start looking at your home to see if there are any repairs or improvements that you can do. This is especially important for your roof, since spring brings with it the heat of the sun as well as rain [...]
Many homeowners choose to use flat roofs for their properties these days. They are very inexpensive, can be used in countless other ways such as roof gardens or solar panels, and offer greater interior room than a sloped roof. Yet flat house tops do have some drawbacks [...]
