Residential Metal Roofing: Is It Right for Me?

Three Choices To Give Your Home A Custom Look With New Asphalt Shingles

20 November 2015

Asphalt shingles come in many different shapes and sizes. The most affordable shingles are single-tabbed materials that have a plain look and shorter life. Today, you have a choice of many other types of asphalt shingles to give your home more of a custom look with textures and 3D details. These materials can also last longer than the conventional single-shingles. Here are some of the choices you may want to consider when replacing your roof:

Pros And Cons Of Wooden Roofing Shingles For Homes

11 November 2015

If you've begun to look into alternative, eco-friendly roofing options for your home, one of the choices you may come across is wooden shingles. While these shingles certainly are a green choice since they are made from natural materials, they are not necessarily the best choice for every home. Carefully weigh these pros and cons to determine if they're right for your needs. Pro: Wooden shingles make for an energy-efficient home.

How You Can Turn Your Modern Home Into A Historical Masterpiece

21 September 2015

If you love the unique appeal of historical homes, you may have considered how you could live in one. For many homeowners, however, the purchase of an actual historical home is way out of their budget. Today, you can turn your newer house into one that appears to have been there for a century or more.  Start With Your Home's Siding Your home can be sided with old bricks from demolished historical structures in your town.

Is Your Damaged Tile Roof An Eye Sore? Repair Your Hidden Gem

14 August 2015

If you live in a home with an old clay roof and a lot of the shingles are damaged, you can restore the roof and you don't have to sacrifice energy efficiency. There are a lot of benefits to having a clay roof, and it may be cheaper to make a few repairs than to replace the roof entirely. Clay is an incredibly high–quality roofing material that is expensive to install, so keeping the shingles that are in good condition and just changing the faulty ones is best.

Battle Of Longevity: Slate Vs. Copper Roofing

10 August 2015

If your roofing material will only last for 15 years, then you have to not only worry about the cost of your roof, but also the cost of replacing your roof down the road. On the other hand, if you install a roof that will last for two-hundred or more years, you might never have to worry about replacing your roof. A wise, forward-looking homeowner will consider buying a long-lasting slate or copper roof instead of settling for the least expensive option.

A Summer Storm Damage Checklist For Homeowners

31 July 2015

If you live in an area of the country that experiences intense summer storms that include high winds, rain, hail, thunder and lightening, you need to have a summer storm damage checklist on hand. After a large and damaging summer storm, make sure you complete this checklist: Check For Live Wires Before you start inspecting your house and checking on your animals, make sure that there are not any down and live wires on your properties.

4 Repairs And Improvements You Can Have Done When Replacing Your Roof

28 July 2015

Asphalt roofing only lasts for so many years before it needs to be replaced. When removing the old shingles, it is likely that you are going to uncover damage and repairs that need to be done. Decking and rafters can have hidden water damage that needs to be addressed. You may also want to improve things like flashing on your roof. Here are some of the repairs and improvements you may want to do with a roof replacement:

3 Reasons To Get A Roof Inspection After A Hail Storm

23 July 2015

If you are a business owner, a hail storm is never a welcome event. Hail storms can wreak havoc on your roof, leading to extensive damage and the need for repairs and sometimes the replacement of the roof. Even if the hail storm seemed relatively minor, your roof still may have sustained damage that will lead to degradation of the entire roof system if left untreated. If your roof has been subjected to a hail storm, it is always a good idea to get a roof inspection from a professional contractor – just to be safe.