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Most flat roofs look fairly similar when you’re standing on them. They’re a flat, smooth surface typically in black. However, although they look similar, there is a whole lot of difference between the various types of flat roofing in performance, longevity, ease of repair and cost. If you’re looking into flat roofing, you may want [...]
If you’re standing on the ground, looking up at a building with a flat roof, it’s almost as if they have no roof at all. Maybe it’s this mystery that makes flat roofing a bit more enigmatic than shingle roofs. They might be hidden from your direct view, but flat roofs are fascinating. Here are [...]
The price of your roof is directly tied to the price of oil and gas. It’s not just that roofing needs to be transported, and therefore the cost of shipping it goes up as gas prices go up. Instead, roofing shingles are made from asphalt, which is made from oil. Asphalt is one kind of [...]
In California, putting solar panels on your roof can be a wise move. You'll generate your own energy, which can make you independent of the grid or just substantially lower your utility bills. While useful, solar panels and expensive and certainly a long-term investment. As with other big investments in your home, it's important to [...]
If you already have a flat roof but want to better its insulation, you may want to know how to insulate a flat roof from inside. Afterall, it is expensive, particularly on a large commercial roof, to remove the top layer of the roof and then lay down new insulation. However, before you figure out [...]
Can your attic support your weight? That depends on what you mean. If you’re talking about the floor of an attic, then it may, or may not, support the weight of a person. We’ll tell you how you can figure it out. If you’re talking about walking on the roof and therefore relying on the [...]