It’s difficult to know what the actual condition of your roof is just by looking at it. Roof repairs and total replacements can cost a homeowner a lot of money. You can prevent those costly repairs by getting regular roof maintenance and inspections by professionals. Common Roof Problems First off, let’s go over the … Continue reading “6 Reasons to Schedule Regular Roofing Maintenance”
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Why You Should Compare Roofers
Does your home need a new roof? You’ll have to hire a roofer for the job. But where do you start? It’s a good idea to call a few places, get a few quotes, and make some comparisons. Just like you would shop around before buying a car, you should do the same when looking … Continue reading “Why You Should Compare Roofers”
How Does the Weather Affect Dallas Commercial Roofing?
As a business owner, you rely on your roof to protect your customers, employees and inventory. You may think your roof is powerful enough to withstand anything from high wind to extreme heat, but is it? Yes, the weather is out of your control, but there are steps you can take to ensure your commercial … Continue reading “How Does the Weather Affect Dallas Commercial Roofing?”
Everything You Need to Know about Metal Roofing
Metal roofing is a great choice for many home and business owners. Not only is it durable and long-lasting, it’s environmentally friendly and fire resistant. You can choose from a variety of styles and colors, so there’s no problem with matching your home in a complementary hue. Here is everything you need to know about … Continue reading “Everything You Need to Know about Metal Roofing”
6 Roof Maintenance Tips for Fall
Inspecting your roof every fall is critical if you want your roof to make it through the winter unscathed. Colder temps, wind and rain will test even the best roof, so inspecting in autumn is a wise idea. This will give you time to complete repairs, replace shingles and fix the gutters if needed. Check … Continue reading “6 Roof Maintenance Tips for Fall”
How to Prevent Roof Fires: Fire Prevention Week is October 7-13
About 10,000 residential building attic fires are reported to U.S. fire departments annually, causing about 30 deaths, 125 injuries, and $477 million in property loss, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Despite the fact that attic fires only comprise two percent of all residential fires, they can cause extensive destruction very quickly. Most attics, because … Continue reading “How to Prevent Roof Fires: Fire Prevention Week is October 7-13”
How Roof Colors and Materials Affect the Temperature of Your House
How cool or warm your house is throughout the year is a direct result of the color and material of your roof. That’s why choosing the right roofing material and color for your home is challenging, as you are faced with an overwhelming amount of options when it comes to products. If you’re looking to … Continue reading “How Roof Colors and Materials Affect the Temperature of Your House”
4 Things to Know Before Installing a Skylight
The addition of a skylight to your home can bring with it many benefits, not the least of which is extra natural light that floods the space. As such, you can lower your energy bills because you don’t need to use as many lights. Plus, skylights open up any room, making it seem bigger and … Continue reading “4 Things to Know Before Installing a Skylight”
Texas Summer Hail Storms: What to do With Roof Damage?
Hail storms are an inevitable hallmark of summer in Texas. And they don’t seem to be letting up. Within the past two years, Texas has ranked first in the country for having the most hail damage. In fact, in the first half of 2016 alone, 602 reports of hail in Texas have been made to … Continue reading “Texas Summer Hail Storms: What to do With Roof Damage?”
Why Flashing Must be Properly Installed
Your roof is only as good as the materials used in its construction. Similarly, how effective it is will depend on how well the flashing is installed. Flashing acts as a key barrier to keep moisture out. Yes, it’s for aesthetics purposes too, but mainly it’s designed to keep moisture from leaking into the creases … Continue reading “Why Flashing Must be Properly Installed”