Roofing 101
5 Steps to Help You Find the Best Roof
By Quarrix. Here are five key factors to understand the process of buying a new roof. So, you’re trying to make a once-in-a-lifetime decision on your next roof. That may seem like a pretty tall order, but if you know what you’re looking for, it really isn’t all too ...
Wood Shake Versus Shingles: Their Pros and Cons
By Phoenix Roofing & Repair. Both materials offer a variety of benefits, so which one is best for your home? As we start 2023, there is no shortage of innovative roofing materials on the market. However, two of the most commonly used products remain wood shakes and asphalt shingles, both of which ...
What Are the Right Products to Choose for a Re-roof?
By Cass Jacoby. How to get the best of both worlds when choosing products for your roof? We asked the experts! It is easy to feel helpless as a homeowner when it comes to re-roofing your home. Roofing is a whole world unto itself, and it is likely you ...
Avoid Ice Dam-age
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Learn more about where ice dams come from and how to get rid of them when winter comes around. Sure they’re pretty. They can turn any home into a fairyland castle. But that’s where the attractiveness of ice dams stop. Those sharp icicles weighing down your gutters will soon ...
5 Ways to Winter-Proof Your Roof
By DrexelMetals. As the weather gets colder, it is just as important to make sure that the roof is prepared for the temperature drop as you are. Here is what to do to prepare for the colder seasons. Cold weather is returning as we head into fall and winter, ...
What to Know About Building Codes
Building codes, standards and permits, the rules of roofing. There are rules established and enforced by the federal, state, county and city governments on how to install a roof properly so it is built to code. The installation instructions provided by the roofing manufacturer should meet most requirements and ...
Things Every Homeowner Should Consider When Picking an Underlayment
By Cass Jacoby. It can be tricky to know the right choice of underlayment for your home when you don’t really know what to consider in the first place. Don’t worry! We have got you covered. As homeowners, we tend to think of roofs as one thing rather than as ...
How to Find a Contractor
Advice, tips and questions to ask when selecting a reliable roofing contractor. For homeowners who don't know much about roofing, some contractors can be intimidating. They use unfamiliar terms like valleys, hips, underlayment, flashings and sometimes a long list of roofing products, all of which can be difficult to understand. ...
9 Questions You Must Ask Before Buying a New Roof
By Western Colloid. Here are the most important questions to ask yourself before investing in a new roof for your building. When it comes to shopping for a new roof, there’s a lot of work that has to be done. You have to inspect the roof, determine your budget ...
Why You Must Get Your Roof Pre-inspected
By Evelyn Witterholt. Having your roof inspected before any future trade work holds those who damage your roof accountable. Many homeowners are unaware of the importance of getting their roof pre-inspected before any additional trade work. It’s easy to let a pre-inspection slip your mind before getting work done on ...
