The North American roofing market’s latest stats show an annual revenue of over $47 billion dollars! The industry is big and growing. It’s no mystery why. Every dwelling needs some type of roof, including yours. How often should you replace your roof? If you know the age of your roof, that’ll give you some idea … Read more
There’s a 75 percent chance that your house is roofed with some sort of shingle. That’s because shingle roofs are the most popular style roof among American homeowners. The most common kind of roof shingle by far is the asphalt shingle. The popularity of asphalt shingles comes from the fact that they’re versatile, affordable, and withstand … Read more
Are you in the market for a new roof but feeling uncertain how to proceed? Perhaps you’ve noticed a rise in the popularity of metal roofs and wondered if metal roofing would be the right choice for you. Let’s take a look at five major benefits that a metal roof can provide to help you … Read more
If there’s one thing humans need, it’s a roof over their heads. People have been building roofs since 10,000 B.C. But we’ve evolved from the clay tiles humans once used and now create roofs in a variety of styles and designs. One of the most beneficial roofing types is a flat roof. If it’s time … Read more
It is said that when winds from a hurricane increase, the damage they do to structures increases exponentially. That’s a scary fact for homeowners living in and around hurricane season. And even though hurricane winds tend to die off 12 hours after landfall, it’s not always the case. Take hurricane Hugo (1989) for example. It went … Read more
Are you in the market for a new roof? You will notice that this huge decision comes with a number of options, including metal, rubber, concrete, and clay. Many people do not even know where to begin in making this decision. Keep reading to learn which factors you need to take into consideration when choosing … Read more
Most homes built in regions that experience heavy snowfall have roof types that can handle loads of snow from 15 to 30 pounds per square foot. According to FEMA, one pound of fresh snow can weigh anywhere from 3psf for light snow and 21psf for heavy wet snow. Snow can build up fast in roof valleys or … Read more
Most roofs last well over 50 years. That’s good, but that also means you’ve probably never had to replace it before now. So when it comes to getting a new roof, what type of material should you buy? We’ve put together this guide to show you the three main benefits of asphalt shingles and why … Read more
Storm damage can be hard to back bounce from. Windows can be broken, and trees can litter your yard. The heavy rain, harsh winds, and potential debris can cause a lot of damage to a house. One of the most dangerous types of damages is roof damage. To avoid any sort of damage, you’ll need … Read more
Did you know people in the US spend on average 15 billion dollars a year in weather-related roof repairs? Most people prepare for fires, floods, earthquakes, or tornados. But what about hail? Hail damage roof repair is often overlooked because the damage isn’t as severe, sometimes going completely overlooked by the homeowner. But this damage can still … Read more