Choosing a good material and the right contractor for your roof replacement is an important part of getting a new roof. Unfortunately, roofs are still prone to storm damage and other types of unexpected problems. When these things occur, homeowners often find it difficult to address the issues right away. [Read more…]
Understanding Your Roof Deck
A roofing system is more than just the shingles that line its surface. The real backbone of a good roof lies in the sturdy support structure known as the roof deck. This includes the joists, trusses and beams that carry the weight of the roof and keep it from collapsing in on itself. A quality roof installation should always start with a strong decking foundation. [Read more…]
What to Expect When Changing the Pitch of Your Roof
Roof replacements are perhaps one of the biggest home improvement projects you’ll ever have to tackle. While you’re still in discussion with your roofers about materials, budgets and schedules, why not take this opportunity to upgrade the pitch of your roof as well. This is another major undertaking that can drastically change the way your home looks both from the outside and from the inside. [Read more…]
Avoid These Commercial Roofing Red Flags at All Costs
A roofing installation is quite possibly one of the biggest home improvement projects you will ever undertake. However, with the right choice of materials and contractor, you probably will not need to have another replacement any time soon. With such significant amounts of time, money and effort that go into getting a new roof, you must choose a roofing company that you can trust will do the job completely and correctly. [Read more…]
Home Improvement Checklist: Important Roofing Jobs for Every Home – Part 3: Preventive Roof Maintenance
Many homeowners think of the repair and maintenance of their homes as a redundant, time-consuming task. As with many other things in life, though, paying attention to the mundane isn’t only important, but also key to the longevity of your investment. For example, filter replacements and oil changes don’t really make a visible impact on your car, but are much more relevant to successful operation than, say, a new set of mag wheels or a paint job. With that in mind, we likewise highly recommend the need for regular, preventive roof maintenance. [Read more…]