Did you know that there's a way for you to enjoy natural daylight inside your home without windows? To do this however, you're going to need the Solatube system that essentially pipes natural daylight into any part of the structure.
There are times when you can install new roof materials over your old roof without removing the existing roof material. But if you want to use tiles as a new roof over the old shingles, you need to reinforce your roof to support the heavier roofing material.
Solatube sun pipes offer one of the easiest and most affordable ways to bring daylight into a windowless room. They are particularly ideal for hallways and corridors, which otherwise require quite a bit of energy to light safely.
One of the things an insurance inspector analyzing your roof for hail damage will look for is pitting on aluminum caps and other fixtures. The presence of this distinctive pitting or denting is a sure indicator of hail related roof damage.
Terne refers to a coating sometimes applied to stainless steel roofing material. It is a 50-50 tin and zinc alloy that prevents corrosion. Originally, tern was produced using lead, but that is no longer the case. Today, terne-coated metal is completely safe.
Flat roofs require regular maintenance to keep them in good condition. They should be periodically inspected to ensure that there’s no standing water. If the water doesn’t drain, then use a pump to get rid of it before it damages your home.
A home that's equipped with a Solatube tubular skylight is certainly something that's had value added to it. As such, when the time comes to sell, the owner can reasonably expect this feature to make a positive impact on the selling price of his or her property.
If your green roof is fairly new, it will need some form of irrigation to help it while it becomes established. Drip systems are the most popular, as they supply steady amounts of moisture without saturating the decking.
While most metal roofing materials can be installed over existing asphalt shingles, we recommend removal of the old shingles first. Doing so allows for checking the decking for signs of damage so any needed repairs can be made.
The configuration of the slate tiles on your roof can be done in patterns that create highly dramatic effects. Textures using French, Dutch, and open or closed laps will make your home truly unique and an architectural landmark.
You can add an additional layer of protection to your roof by requesting an elastomeric coating that is treated to guard against the sun’s ultraviolet radiation and the damage it can cause.
Roofing repairs aren't a one-size-fits-all situation, especially in commercial roofing. A thorough inspection is done before any work to assess the proper repairs and method needed.
Are you concerned that the size of your roof will mean a noisy installation that spans multiple days? Since certain types of metal roofing shingles are larger than asphalt shingles, you may find that the installation of your new metal roof can be completed in a fraction of the time you’d expect.
While there may be situations where the damage to your roof isn’t all that bad during a storm, others may require a total roof replacement. If you’re not sure where your roof stands after the last hailstorm, we’re always here for you.
Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) is a roofing membrane system designed for flat or low-sloped roofs, and is quickly replacing bitumen and other built-up roofing systems, especially for new building construction.
If you find out that you need a roof replacement, it may be worth it to look at an upgrade. For instance, wood and asphalt shingles aren’t especially fire resistant, and it may be a worthwhile investment to invest in the extra protection afforded by materials like slate, tile, and metal.
One of the things that make the Solatube system so effective at transmitting light is the highly reflective lining of its transmission tubes. This material allows the light gathered by the roof-mounted dome to effectively travel without any appreciable loss of quality.
Photovoltaic solar panel roofing systems are considered a green and sustainable roofing system type that are installed over a rooftop or glass-membrane and roof mounted tile. Photovoltaic roofs absorb UV rays and convert them into energy that can be used to power a commercial building.
For metal roofs, the galvanized steel is typically coated with zinc or a predominantly aluminum alloy for corrosion resistance. The grade of the product is determined by the thickness of the zinc or aluminum coating.
The typical home warranty policy does not include coverage for roof replacement or repairs. The same goes with homeowner's insurance policies, unless a sudden and unavoidable event created the damage to your roof.
