If you have a metal roof over shingles, you may wonder how to install it. The installation process is actually very easy, but it's important to know where to start and what to do along the way. Here are some tips for installing a metal roof over siding: Hire a Roof...
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How To Deal With Storm Damage To Roof
A storm can expose a roof to winds and heavy rain. Such weather conditions could aid development of damage on a rooftop. Typical types of damage caused by storms • Tree falls on rooftop, creating hole • Torn, dented or missing shingles • Dents in gutter • Leaks cause...
Facts About Ability of Metal Roof To Keep Home Energy Efficient
An energy efficient home saves the homeowner from the headaches that are associated with high heating and cooling bills. Noteworthy features of a metal roof • Reflects both UV and ultra violet light • Reflects sun’s rays away from the dwelling • Retains its ability to...
Advice On Protecting Roof From Effects of Rain
After a heavy rain, a smart homeowner checks for problems in the roofing, and has any problem fixed as soon as possible. Problems that might be found • Torn, dented or warped shingles • Leaks • Clogged gutters • Sagging gutters • Loose gutters • Cracked flashing; the...
How To Handle Leaky Roof
The discovery of water dropping from the ceiling onto the floor could trigger a conventional response: Place a bucket on floor, to catch the falling drops. However, that would represent a band aid approach to the problem. First, discover the source The source of the...
What Are The Factors That Affect My Roof’s Lifespan?
When it comes to your roof, there are many factors that affect the lifespan of your home. The most important ones are sunlight exposure, insulation and ventilation. These three factors combined can make or break a roof’s lifespan. Sun Exposure The sun's ultraviolet...
Ways A Roof Inspection Can Extend Your Roof’s Life
If you’ve gotten a new roof, you likely have no idea how much time is left on the warranty. The good news is that it’s never too late to do a roof inspection! A better understanding of your roofing system and its vulnerabilities will let you take steps to extend its...
Importance of Cleaning Out Gutters As Part of Roof Maintenance
As a homeowner, you have a lot of responsibilities to take care of. One of the most important things to do is ensure that your roof is maintained properly and in good condition. One way to make sure that happens is by regularly cleaning out your gutters as part of...
What Are The Benefits of Commercial Roof Maintenance?
Keeping your commercial property in good shape is a major investment for any business. The cost of maintaining a roof can vary depending on the size of your building and its type, but it’s still important to pay attention to the basic maintenance needs of your roof....
Are Roofing Tasks Best Done By Experts?
A contractor that has not acquired the expertise of a roofer could make a costly mistake, while working on a home’s roof. Even someone that enjoyed taking on DIY projects could end up paying for the results of a misguided effort. Yet a homeowner could enjoy other...
Facts To Know When Hoping To Limit Costs For Roof Repairs
If a roofing contractor were to note that a possible customer has studied-up on the facts that relate to paying for repairs on a roof, then that same customer should succeed in getting a fair quote from that particular contractor. The chosen roofers should demonstrate...
Do Not Make These Missteps When Hiring Roofer
If you plan to hire someone for carrying out work on your home’s roof, you should understand the suggested approach for anyone that has chosen to shop for a roofer. That approach calls for an investment of time on the part of the shopper. That time should be devoted...