Roof Repair Mistakes to Avoid

Repairing a roof can seem simple, especially if it doesn’t involve many shingles. But most homeowners don’t know a lot about roofing so a DIY solution may be trickier than it seems. The same goes for inexperienced or sloppy roofers. Whether the problem is due to ignorance, poor workmanship, or just cutting corners, you don’t…

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Three Types of Asphalt Shingle

Asphalt shingle is still the most common type of residential roof cover. However, the long history of asphalt shingle has seen a lot of changes. The last few decades, in particular, have been a boom time for asphalt shingle. Asphalt used to be the default residential roofing material just because it was cheap to produce…

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Parts That Make Up a Roof

Your roof is one of the most important parts of your house. But how much do you really know about what goes into a roof? If you want to keep your roof in good condition, it pays to know the parts that make up a roof. If you need to talk to your roofer or…

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What to Look for In a Roof When Buying a Home

The roof if the most expensive feature of your home. It is also arguably the most important. It protects the rest of the home from the elements, and if it fails to do its job your home could be in for some serious damage. When considering a home purchase, it’s critical to have the home…

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Replacement Cost vs. Actual Cash Value

We hope it never happens, but imagine for a moment that your roof is severely damaged by fire, tornado, storm, or a fallen tree. The damage is well beyond what can be repaired. You will need a new roof, and that will be expensive. So you call your home insurance company and make a claim.…

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How to Pick Shingle Colors for Your Roof

When it comes time to put a new roof on your home, there is a lot to consider. You may be tied up with your insurance company trying to figure out what they cover and what you can afford. Finding a roofing company can also be stress-inducing, especially if your insurance company is butting in.…

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The Importance of Roof Flashing

Roof flashing is one of the most critical parts of your roof. Flashing secures joints in your roof and places that tend to receive a lot of water, like valleys between slopes. With adequate flashing, water is directed away from vulnerable areas of the roof and into gutters. Without flashing a roof would almost certainly…

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The Truth About Attic Ventilation

Attic ventilation is, excuse the pun, a hot topic. A quick search online will come up with a variety of perspectives. Some experts extol the virtues of attic ventilation, claiming it is one of the most important ways of preserving your roof, among other benefits. Others suggest that attic ventilation is overhyped and the claims…

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How To Extend the Lifespan of Your Asphalt Shingle Roof

Asphalt shingle is the most common and most affordable residential roofing material. It is found on millions of American homes. But the lifespan of asphalt shingle roofs varies widely. Some need replacement after just 10 years, while others can last 25 years or more. Some roofs even make it to the 50-year mark. So what…

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When to File an Insurance Claim for Roof Damage

Do you have roof damage that’s got you thinking it might be time to replace your roof? If you’ve spent years paying homeowners insurance premiums, you may want to file a claim to get some help paying for a new roof. But when is it actually a good idea to file a claim? Are there…

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