Roof repairs serve as a quick, low-cost solution to damages within a section of roofing. A roof’s replacement demands an investment of time and money, but provides a home with longer-lasting protection. Which of those 2 options should a smart homeowner pursue? What to...
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Actions To Take Before Signing Contract With Roofer
If a homeowner has selected a roofer to use for replacement of roofing, the homeowner’s signature should go on a written contract. What actions should that potential signee take, before placing his or her John Hancock on any contract? Get answers to these questions: •...
Why Should A Building Owner Invest In A TPO Roofing System?
The 3-letter combination, TPO stands for thermoplastic polyolefin. That is the name for type of material that is used in the system’s single ply roofing membrane. How is such a membrane constructed? The polypropylene and the ethylene-propylene rubber are joined...
Why Seek Professional Help With Roof Repairs?
Roofing professionals have become acquainted with the different types of imperfections that might be found in a roof. Each of them has learned the early signs of a developing imperfection. In addition, each of them has learned how to deal with a long list of...
What Homeowners Should Know About Roof Inspections
A regular inspection of the home’s roofing helps to keep the inspected residence well maintained. It ensures retention of a roof’s structural integrity. Hence, it works to guarantee protection against the possibly damaging effects of weather conditions. What should...
The Ways That Moss Damages Your Roof
A type of plant, moss thrives in a wet environment. It produces tendrils that extend upward. It can use organic debris, such as the debris that falls on a roof, for its food. What sort of damage does moss create, as it grows on roofing? As the moss’ tendrils grow, the...
A Practical Approach To A Flat Roof
Some homeowners want their residence to follow the latest style, and, therefore, their home-of-choice has a flat roof. Unfortunately, such a structure lets the rainwater accumulate in spots. Thus, it creates the need for taking precautionary measures, such as the...
Ways To Approach The Problems Associated With Flat Roofs
Most home roofs have a slope. Home builders do not create sloping structures because home buyers find them attractive. The sloped sides allow rainwater to roll of the rooftop. Commercial roofs tend to be flat. How can the owner of a commercial property limit...
Right Way To Maintain And Repair A Roof
For any task there exists a correct way and an incorrect way to approach the completion of that particular job. That general rule applies to the task of maintaining a home’s roof. How to Identify problems with a roofing structure Look for signs of moisture buildup....
Benefits of And Drawbacks To Solar Roofing Tiles
Solar roofing tiles capture and store energy from the sun. Yet solar panels carry out the same function. What reason would a homeowner have for selecting the tiles, as opposed to the panels? Benefits delivered by solar roofing tiles The home that has pieces of tile on...
Threats To Roofing During Summer Months of The Year
In regions where there are 4 seasons, the summer does not lead to concerns about snow on the roof. Still, there are some threats to roofing during the hottest months of the year. Sun Damage Some roofing materials do not hold up well, when exposed to the sun. Changing...
Roof Areas To Monitor In Order To Avoid Water Intrusion
Of all the possible roofing problems, water intrusion tops the list of the ones that a homeowner should work to prevent. Luckily, proper roof maintenance can serve as an effective means of reducing the chances for leak formation. Certain spots should get the attention...