No roofing professional can say with exact certainty when a commercial roof will fail. Every roof is different. Determining the lifespan of a commercial roofing system will depend on many factors, such as location and climate, quality of materials, quality of installation, and maintenance levels. Check out these tips to making sure your commercial roof … Continue reading “6 Tips to Increase the Life Span of Your Commercial Roof”
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What is a Cool Roof? Should You Install One?
You may have heard about cool roofs. You may know they’re good for the environment, but did you know they can save you cash too? Essentially, a cool roof reflects more sunlight and absorbs less heat than a standard roof, constructed of a highly-reflective kind of paint, a sheet cover, and tiles or shingles, according to the Department … Continue reading “What is a Cool Roof? Should You Install One?”
5 Dumb Things People do to Their Roof
You may be doing something (or not doing something) that could potentially harm your roof. There are many misconceptions out there as to how to take care of your roof, and most people don’t think twice about this most essential part of their home until something goes wrong. Sure, there are some things that are … Continue reading “5 Dumb Things People do to Their Roof”
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”
What New Homeowners Should Know About Their Roof
What New Homeowners Should Know About Their Roof If you recently purchased a home, or are even in the house hunting process, there are certain things you should know about the roof. As the main line of defense for the home, a roof should never be overlooked — even if it doesn’t give you that “wow” … Continue reading “What New Homeowners Should Know About Their Roof”
4 Reasons Why Your New Roof Could Fail
No one wants to face replacing their roof, especially if it’s new! However, this happens more than you think. It could stem from sub-par installation, shoddy materials or poor use of ventilation. There are many reasons why this can happen. No one wants to think it will happen to them, which is why it’s important to … Continue reading “4 Reasons Why Your New Roof Could Fail”
6 Reasons Fall is the Best Season for Texas Roof Repairs
Roof work is hard. There’s no way around it: weather, combined with hauling heavy materials up several stories, not to mention working at such heights, can all make for a pretty tough day on the job. If you need residential roofing work done, you may be thinking about calling a Roof Repair contractor. Now is the perfect … Continue reading “6 Reasons Fall is the Best Season for Texas Roof Repairs”
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”
3 Reasons You Need a Good Gutter System with Your Roof
Gutters and roofs go hand in hand. One helps the other, and both help the overall structure of your home as well as the surrounding landscaping. Most roofers install gutter systems that complement the Residential Roofing fort worth they just installed. The importance of gutters simply can’t be underestimated. Your gutter system should be capable … Continue reading “3 Reasons You Need a Good Gutter System with Your Roof”