When considering installing concrete tiles, one thing you need to think about is the sturdiness of your roof. Not every roof can handle the overall weight of the heavy tiles, you’ll want to consult a roofing expert to see if this is even possible first!
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 zinc has been the main “ingredient” in metal roofing for almost a hundred years? Zinc is excellent for use in metal roofing, as it is malleable, flexible, and workable, and when combined with other waterproofing systems, makes for very effective roofing material.
Certain coatings can really extend the life of your roof. They come in different colors, and they can even reflect heat to help keep the inside temperature cool in those hotter months.
Although slate is a flame-resistant roofing option, it’s not necessarily impervious to fire. What this means is that it may resist the flames and subsequent fire damage long enough for the fire department to arrive.
Asphalt shingles must be replaced after twelve to seventy years. While paint and coating may need to be re-applied, a metal roof can last fifty years or more, making it a smart investment if you intend to keep your home long-term.
School districts are always looking for ways to cut costs, and Solatube systems might be just the answer. Inexpensive and easy to install, they can completely eliminate the need to use lights during daylight hours, effectively cutting these costs by more than eighty percent.
Do you have a flat roof over your home? It’s possible to switch over to a peaked roof, which generally has fewer maintenance issues. A roofing contractor can let you know what is involved in a roofing job that includes adding a peaked roof.
If your kitchen lacks a good window or one with an adequate sill, Solatube lets natural sunlight in so you can grow your own herbs indoors, providing you with the freshest products for your cooking needs.
The word “construct” evolved from the Latin, constructus, meaning to pile up or build. Today, it means to work systematically to build, form, devise or fit together varied parts, elements and materials to create buildings, roads or machines.
Did you know that Solatubes are versatile enough that they can be run through multiple floors, even down to the basement? No matter the distance, light rays are still able to be reflected down the solar tube, enabling the same quality of bright sunlight to enter.
If your roof is like a time bomb waiting to go off and allow water into your home, you may not be able to put off its replacement until you have time. Remember, our team is always available to handle all your roofing-related issues.
The good news? Solatubes are very energy efficient. The better news? They channel sunlight to interior spaces, so you can reduce energy costs. The best news? Many are specially designed to minimize heat gain in warm climates and heat loss in cold ones.
Don't worry about your metal roof rusting or fading over time. Galvalume-coated steel roofing panels can withstand as much as 50 years of weather without corroding, outperforming all other materials. A metal roof will always look new because of high-performance polymers with weather protection.
When we are finished installing your new roof, we go over your entire lot with a magnetic metal "finder" to pick up loose nails and screws. For safety reasons, you should ask any roofer to clean the work area of nails.
Low-slope roofs are any roof that has a slope equal to or less than 3:12 (14 degrees). Since water doesn't easily run off these roofs, they are made with materials that have impermeable (or weatherproof) membranes to keep leaks from happening.
If you have a low-slope roof on your commercial building, then the only type of metal roof you can have is a metal panel roof system. This has the advantage that the metal panels have both structure and water-barrier characteristics.
