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Safely Removing Snow From Your Roof
No one can deny that the result is nothing short of a picturesque wonderland when the snow falls. However, the beautiful winter scene can soon become a problem when the snow begins to melt and refreeze, placing undue stress on your roof and causing eventual issues.
Read moreThe Impact of Snow and Ice On Your Roof
Winter doesn't only affect you, but it can have a significant and direct effect on your roof and its structure. Fully understanding the signs of potential weather damage and knowing how to take the required steps for repair is essential knowledge for any homeowner.
Read moreRoof Winterization Checklist
For many homeowners in the nation, winter is rapidly approaching. Where did the summer go? Many are asking. It seems like each year winter is here before we know it, and we are rushing to get the winterization tasks we need to be checked off our lists. To help you with your home's roof and ensure it is properly prepared for the cold, wet season to come, we have created a handy checklist. Using these tips will help your roof, save energy and ensure that you and your loved ones will remain comfortable and cozy.
Read moreThe Best Time Of Year To Replace Your Roof
If you are a homeowner and your home is starting to get some age, you may soon find that you will need to consider replacing the roof. Of course, the material your roof is constructed from and the last time you thoroughly maintained it would play into the need for replacement. However, you should also consider the time of year and the best season to get the replacement done.
Read moreCleaning and Maintaining our Homes Gutters
The gutters on your home are a significant part of your roofing and, as such, need to be appropriately maintained. Gutters are responsible for directing the rain and stormwater they receive via your roof away from your home and its foundation. If you allow them to fall into disrepair via neglect resulting in cracking, breaking, or clogging, you may see evidence of water damage along your home's exterior walls.
Read moreBuying A New Home And What To Look For On The Roof
When considering the purchase of a new home, many shoppers overlook one crucial area—the roof. The roof, if in need of repair, can be one of the most expensive of all the features of a home, so you must give it a good-looking over.
Read moreHow To Identify Hail Damage On Your Roof
When a hail storm hits, the first concern of most individuals is the damage it may cause to their vehicle. However, most do not consider that the roof of their home is just as vulnerable to significant damage that could result in costly future repairs. Much like each hail storm is different, the amount of damage each can cause can also differ greatly.
Read moreBad Weather and Your Roof
Your home's roof stands between the elements and those you love most. With hurricane season in full swing across much of our great nation, you will need to inspect your roof and ensure that it will take any beating that mother nature decides to throw at it.
Read moreWhat To Know Before Installing A Skylight
If you feel like a room in your home is too dark for your tastes, you may want to consider installing a skylight. Skylights can offer an abundance of light into the darkest of rooms.
Read moreHow To Remove Moss and Algae From Your Roof
If you reside in the warm and humid areas of the country, such as here in Texas, you may have noticed that the shingles on your roof have developed streaks and stains. Although these stains and streaks may appear to be mold at first glance, they are most often a type of blue-green algae, Or, in more familiar terms, a form of moss.
Read moreInstalling Solar Roof Panels – What to Consider
Although the concept of solar panels for residential use is not all that new, the idea still poses a few challenges. The primary challenge is the scarcity of those homeowners shown to have installed the panels and can speak to their pros and cons. Unlike when you purchase a car, where plenty of individuals can weigh in on the good and the bad, the number of solar users contains a far smaller number.
Read moreEnergy Efficient and Eco-Friendly Roofing
Throughout the years, products used in building homes have continued to evolve and improve. Those improvements continue today, with an emphasis on helping today's homes become more energy-efficient and eco-friendly.
Read moreIs It Necessary That You Clean Your Roof?
You are outside working around your home and glance up at your roof. You notice that there appears to be something black growing on the shingles at that moment. You wonder what it could be—mold, mildew, or soil somehow found its way up there. It becomes very apparent that you may need to clean your roof.
Read moreThe Importance Of Proper Roof Ventilation
For many of us, our home is often a lifelong investment. As such, we must maintain the strength of its structure. One of the most critical areas to maintain is its roof. If your roof is not adequately maintained, then problems in other areas of the home will occur.
Read moreRoof Replacement – DIY Or Professional?
Realizing that you need a new roof may have you considering doing the work yourself rather than choosing to hire a professional to get the job done right the first time. Many do not realize just how labor-intensive a roof replacement can be. Not only that but there is a lot to know technically when it comes to replacing a roof. Many DIYers do not realize what they are getting themselves into.
Read moreRepair, Patch, Or Replace—That Is the Question
Undeniably, one of the most crucial components in your home's overall longevity and protection is its roof. Under that roof is all you hold dear in your lifetime—your dear loved ones and your precious possessions. However, reality sets in, and at some time, you will need to realize that your roof will not last forever.
Read moreTips For Finding The Right Roofing Company
Finding the right roofing company will save you tens of thousands of dollars down the road.
Read more4 Reasons To Use Drones to Inspect Roofs
The use of drones in roofing inspections provide efficient and comprehensive evaluation results
Read moreHow To Transfer A Roof Warranty
When moving, these are the things to know about transferring your roof's warranty.
Read moreRoof Vents - Why Are They Important
Consult with a professional roofing contractor about the importance of roof vents.
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