Do you live in a coastal region where your roof is subjected to salt spray? An aluminum roof is often your best choice. In addition to being light, strong and long lasting, aluminum is better able to resist corrosion and deterioration in salt-laden environments.
Slate is not widely used for commercial roofing because of its high cost. That is usually because slate tiles are heavy and brittle, which makes the installation process slow and tedious.
Many homeowners share the concern that having a skylight is just another way for thieves to break into their homes. Let us show you how to get the natural light you crave without compromising your home’s security.
Contrary to urban myth, buildings with metal roofs are no more likely to be struck by lightning than any other material - lightning seeks the highest point. However, if the building is struck by lightning, the metal roof is a better distributor of the charge, making the building safer.
Among the roof coatings available on the market, solvent-based silicone coatings offer great protection against ponding water on a roof and often don’t need a primer prior to application.
If you are putting your building on the market, having an elastomeric coating applied to the roof increases its sales appeal and it is a cost you can recover during the sale.
We understand that saving money is important to homeowners looking into daylighting. In many cases, our product is actually more cost-effective to use than traditional skylights.
Are gutters necessary? Check with your roofing expert, but some homeowners choose to forego gutters. This makes more sense in areas with low rainfall amounts, such as the southwestern United States. Gutters help to lead rainfall away from a home’s foundation.
Think your roof is in good shape? How long does your roof have left? Do you know? We can answer your questions and even provide routine maintenance to greatly extend the life of your roofing investment.
Slate is an exceptionally cost-effective roofing material, considering its longevity, strength, and ease of maintenance. Its natural characteristics make it resistant to mold, algae, and other types of contamination, and it will not rot.
If you live in a region prone to fires, local building codes are likely to require the use of fire resistant or fire proof roofing materials. According to FEMA, the best options are slate, clay or concrete tile, and metal roofing systems.
Did you know that the cost of metal roofing systems is largely dependent upon the roofing materials used as well as the installation process itself? This means that the total cost of your new metal roof is calculated using the base price of the roofing material as well as the corresponding installation method.
If your business is on a limited budget, then asphalt shingles for your roof make a good option. While the average lifespan of the shingles is shorter than other materials, this type of roof is generally less expensive to install.
Contrary to urban legend, metal roofs do not attract lightning. In fact, a metal roof disperses electricity when struck by lightning, keeping the home safe. It also will not catch fire in the rare event of a lightning strike.
While a metal roof offers many benefits, its main drawback is maintenance. Because a metal roof will fade, crack, and peel, it needs to be painted or coated occasionally.
If you’ve ever lived through a house fire, it’s natural to want to do everything in your power to avoid it in the future. Let’s talk about how installing a metal roof on your home could help to slow the spread of flames through its natural fire resistance.
If you have recently repaired or replaced your roof, don't forget to repaint any areas where water came through. Signs of current or old roof leaks raise a big red flag to home buyers.
A major complaint about traditional skylights is that eventually they almost always leak. With Solatube installations, this isn’t the case, as the tubes are sealed and waterproofed, and metal flashing installed to ensure the system is leak-proof.
Do you ever worry that letting a friend or family member repair your roof could spell disaster for your home if they mess up something? Working with a roofing contractor is the best way to have piece of mind that you’re getting the repairs your roof really needs.
Because most metal panel roofing systems are specially designed to resist the passage of water at lap and joint areas, they are particularly effective commercial roofs in areas of the country that see a lot of rain. The strength characteristic of metal panel roofs also allows them to span supporting members.
Have you been dragging your feet on starting roofing repairs because you aren’t wild about spending hours up on your roof? Since trying to perform specialized work on your own that high off the ground can be tricky, it may be safer to leave it to the pros.
People began using clay tiles for their roofs in 2800 BC – around the same time the Pyramids of Egypt began construction. Back then people were using packed sod and straw to keep rain out.