Buying a new roof is a big investment, and we want to help you make a good one. Learn about the best materials for your needs, alternative options like metal roofing, and how to find a local roofer that will do the job for you.
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As a homeowner, cutting energy costs is an everyday challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many ways to lower your home’s utility bill, including upgrading your roof. Yes, a new roof can make your home energy-efficient and significantly reduce your monthly energy bills. Even though your old roof is not damaged or [...]
Roof flashing is one of the most critical parts of a roof. Unfortunately, it is also one of the least understood. Some homeowners, and inexperienced roofers, might just dab some roofing cement on leaking flashing and call it done. However, this is only going to stop the leak temporarily. Roof flashing needs special treatment and, [...]
Should your flat roof be sloped? It may sound more like a definitional question than a real concern. However, despite their name, flat roofs should be sloped. They installed at a pitch significantly smaller than anything you’ll see on an actual sloped roof. The pitch may actually be imperceptible when you’re looking at the roof. [...]
Roof insulation is, in theory, one of the most long-lived layers of the roof. Safe beneath the shingles from the sun, rain and other damage, roof insulation won’t deteriorate quickly at all. In fact, roof insulation can be expected to last the lifetime of your home, or 100 years or more. Everything from spray insulation [...]
There are many different environmentally friendly roofing options. Which you should choose really depends on what you want to prioritize when it comes to being environmentally friendly. Do you want a material that is recyclable? That doesn’t take much energy to produce? Or, that helps you reduce how much energy you use when cooling your [...]
What happens if you've discovered a leak on your old roof, but you're not in the position to afford a new roof right now? One thing you shouldn't do is ignore the problem. A leak will create more home damage that you can ill afford. Instead, we suggest that you talk to your roofer about [...]