The Dallas and Fort Worth areas typically experience mild winter, unlike the Northeast that can get buried in snow and ice between December and March. However, Texas is not immune this year. The Dallas News says a beastly cold season is on the way this winter, predicted by the Farmer’s Almanac, with “stinging cold” weather … Continue reading “3 Common Winter Roofing Problems You May Encounter”
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How to Care for Your Flat Roof
If your business has a flat roof (which many of them do!), you’ll need to take special care of it throughout the year. They are inherently different from pitched or sloped roofs, and therefore pose unique challenges. That’s mainly because leaves and other debris tend to collect on them, leading to structural issues that can … Continue reading “How to Care for Your Flat Roof”
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”
6 Ways to Maintain Your Roof This Summer
One of the most neglected parts of the home is the roof. That’s because homeowners are usually so pre-occupied with other parts of the property that are in their face demanding attention all the time, such as keeping up with the landscaping. But it’s a big mistake to neglect your roof – one of the … Continue reading “6 Ways to Maintain Your Roof This Summer”
Storm Damage in Dallas: Don’t Get Shortchanged by Your Insurance Company
Hail and wind storms are quite common in the Dallas area. They can be quick, strong and scary, leaving behind untold damage once they’ve gone. Frequently, tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm watches accompany these storms. As a result, your roof could suffer damage from the hail, wind and driving rain, not to mention flying debris … Continue reading “Storm Damage in Dallas: Don’t Get Shortchanged by Your Insurance Company”
6 Tips to Increase the Life Span of Your Commercial Roof
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”
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”