Do you know how it’s done? Measuring a roof from the ground can be a much safer way to get the information you need to do a roof. This week I was asked to teach a new solar estimator how to measure a roof from the ground. The basic idea of measuring a roof from the […]
While laying a new roof over an old roof may be faster, cheaper, and it happens frequently, we refuse to do it. Check out this article we recently read from ProRemodeler.com:
No matter how little you want to deal with them, roofing issues sometimes appear. There is never a right moment for a roofing problem to arise, although it is best to tackle them on a clear, sunny day and definitely instead of during winter. Unfortunately, you cannot always predict when your roof is going to […]
Truth be told, the best time of year to replace your roof is whenever you’ve been able to adequately plan for it. Acting under pressure from a leaking roof or a gaping hole can push people to make rash decisions that they’ll regret later. Not to mention that depending on the time of year, scheduling a replacement […]
A leaking roof is a homeowner’s nightmare. A leaking roof can cause all sorts of issues in your home, and is often an indicator of much larger problems. Mold, rotted frames, and damaged insulation can all appear fast and cause health and safety hazards. Even small leaks have to be addressed as soon as they’re […]
You see your roof every day. You see your neighbor’s roof every day. You see dozens, maybe even hundreds of roofs every day. But what you don’t know just by looking at them is that the typical roofing system is incredibly complex, employs some of the best cutting-edge technology in the construction industry, and hides […]
Strong winds, heavy rains, scorching sun and massive snowfall – your home’s roof takes a beating 365 days a year. This year’s spring weather has been particularly damaging to roofs across the country. Hail storms and tornadoes damaged the roofs of two residence halls and the sports coliseum at Jacksonville State University in Alabama, a thunder […]
The roof is a commercial building’s first line of defense from natural hazards such as wind, rain, fire, hail, ice, snow, and extreme heat. It is also the most vulnerable part of your building. Every day, your roof is exposed to weather and other elements that may contribute to decay and deterioration, increasing the risk […]
Watching for the 10 most common roof problems can save you significant money. Catching damage early and repairing it can save you the cost of a complete roof replacement. Here are the 10 most common problems to be on the lookout for… Poor or Faulty Installation A faulty installation of your roofing material can dramatically […]