Nov 20
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, many east coast residents are finding shingles in their yards. While they may immediately attribute this to the 90-plus mph winds of Sandy, the fallen shingles may actually be due to improper installation. In fact, homeowners throughout the country may find a shingle or two blown off their homes …
Sep 14
Flashing is one of the roofing materials that you cannot go overlook. Whether installing a new roof or building an addition on the home, roof flashing must be installed in roof valleys and to connect the old roof with the roof on the addition. When flashing is installed properly, rainwater runs off the roof in …
Sep 03
When a heavy storm passes through town, roofers become the most popular people in the telephone book. Residents all over town are dealing with missing shingles and water leaking through the ceiling. Since there are a limited number of dependable residential roofing contractors, many customers must wait a while to get some attention. Here are …
Aug 23
Damaged or missing shingles, broken vents, and leaks are some of the many issues that homeowners may experience during the lifetime of their roofs. Do-it-yourself types may wish to tackle related repairs rather than calling a roofing contractor. Before they undertake these projects, they should understand what is involved so they do things correctly. If …
Aug 11
Many people ignore their attics because these are dark and dingy places. This can be a costly mistake because moisture problems in an attic can cause a roof to fail prematurely. These issues can also affect the comfort and health of residential occupants. By sealing, ventilating, and insulating their attics, homeowners can increase the energy …
Jul 24
Homeownership is a big responsibility that involves maintaining various components including the roof. If you do not check your roofing system every fall and spring, you should. This helps identify potential issues before they become major problems. A residential roofing contractor can help homeowners check their roofs. Do-it-yourselfers can conduct the initial inspection themselves by …
Jul 19
Installing solar panels on a roof is no longer time-consuming and complicated. Lumeta Inc., a subsidiary of California-based DRI Companies, created one of the first home solar panels classified as peel and stick. Monocrystalline technology (PV) is used to provide the PowerPly 400 panels with maximum output of energy per roofing square foot. PowerPly 400 …
Jul 17
Homeowners do many things to improve the appearance of their residences. One way to make a home more appealing from the curb is to replace the roof with a version that complements the exterior design of the house. Homeowners who are unsure about what type of roof will look best should consult with a residential …
Jul 12
Who would have thought that a roof could actually help the environment? Boral Roofing Company’s MonierLifetile created the Auranox concrete roof tiles that reduce smog levels in the atmosphere. Residential consumers and building owners who are concerned about the environment may want to consider these as alternatives to traditional shingles. Introduced in 2010, these tiles …
Jul 10
In late October 2010, Dow reported that its Powerhouse solar shingles received certification from Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The company become the first creator of a UL safety certified solar residential roofing shingle featuring an integrated connection system. This was a landmark achievement for Dow and represented a huge accomplishment for the roofing sector in general. …
