Your roof is a significant investment. So once you’ve paid for your new roof, you can rightfully expect it to last at least a couple of decades, depending on the material. But sometimes a roof can fail after just a few years. When a new roof fails, it can be a massive headache for the…
Read MoreClay tile is one of the oldest known manufactured roofing materials. Today, tile roofs are often a hallmark of classical architectural styles. Mediterranean and Spanish inspired buildings are topped with terracotta tiles. Traditional Chinese architecture also makes heavy use of clay tiles. More recently, concrete tiles have come onto the market. While concrete and clay…
Read MoreIf you live in an older home, it probably was not built with an eye towards energy efficiency. Today, however, energy efficiency is a hot topic for home builders and homeowners. Besides saving you money, making your home more efficient benefits the world around you. As concern rises over how we produce our electricity and…
Read MoreAsphalt 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…
Read MoreLet’s be honest, a slate roof really is the Cadillac of roofs. Slate is nearly indestructible. But that “nearly” part is important. Many homeowners think a slate roof can last forever. After all, there are many buildings with slate roofs pushing two centuries that seem to still be doing fine. So for a roof that…
Read MoreYour 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreWhen 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.…
Read MoreAsphalt shingles are the most common roofing material in America. Wood shingles and cedar shakes are classic roofing materials that were the most common before asphalt took over. When choosing a new roof for your home, these two roofing materials can each provide some benefits, but each has its drawbacks, too. So let’s walk through…
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