Roofing 101
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 ...
What it Takes to Measure a Roof
Correct roof measurements are important to have in order to make your roofing project run smoothly. Roofing projects require a set of plans, just as building a house does. These plans allow you to see the end result, prepare for ordering materials and know the cost of the project. ...
Do You Know the Terms of Your Commercial Roof Warranty?
By Western Colloid. Here are five things you must know about what affects or voids commercial roof warranties. When you selected your commercial roofing system, you likely chose one with a solid warranty. Having a warranty covers your roof for many things, such as defects or premature aging. But have ...
How Roof Prices are Connected to Rising Gas Prices
By Cass Jacoby. A quick look into why roof replacement costs are literally going through the roof. It is no secret to anyone who has recently filled up at the pump that gas prices have skyrocketed. While this increased price tag definitely affects transportation, it is also impacting things ...
News Flash: Metal Roofs are Not Loud in the Rain
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Myth busted! A metal roof can quietly protect your home. When considering a metal roof for your home you are sure to come across the question: wouldn’t it be loud in the rain? It is by far one of the most prevalent myths surrounding ...
Focus on Free Tips to Gain Curb Appeal
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Valuable tips on how to enhance your home's curb appeal. The month of August has long been set aside as National Curb Appeal Month. It’s a time for homeowners to both reflect on and evaluate the status of their home’s exterior. Could the shutters use a new coat of ...
