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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A certain amount of energy gets used to heat and cool any building. The extent of the energy consumption diminishes, if the building has solar reflective shingles on its rooftop. Those shingles have a marked ability to reflect infrared radiation. If you have had...
Roofers use the term flashing, when talking about the thin metal sheet used to direct water away from certain elements on the rooftop. Those are usually protrusions, such as a chimney or skylight. Yet those thin metallic sheets might also be used in one of the roof’s...