A cool roof is one that has been designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof. Cool roofs can be made of a highly reflective type of paint, a sheet covering, or highly reflective tiles or shingles. Nearly any type of building can benefit from a cool roof, but consider the climate and other factors before deciding to install one. Just as wearing light-colored clothing can help keep you cool on a sunny day, cool roofs material that is designed to

Using drones for roof assessments. A new breed of roofing companies is using drone technology for more comprehensive roof assessments. Several areas of concern in the roofing industry have resulted in a negative reputation for many companies and the industry at large. With high costs for repairs, inaccurate and dangerous inspection methods, and a lack of preventative maintenance, traditional ways of doing business often do not make the customer’s best interests a priority. Ho

An unventilated attic can reach 150 degrees in the heat of summer -- 50 degrees higher than it should be. An overheated attic can bake asphalt shingles on the roof and cause them to deteriorate. And it can cause your air conditioner to work harder than it needs to and send your energy bills soaring with the temperature. To head off these problems, consider these options for bringing your attic's temperature down: Install electric ventilators and attic fans, which remove hot a

While it’s not necessarily wise to get up on your roof, there may be times when you need to make the climb to fix a slipped or broken tile or clean up tree debris, for instance. Here are some tips put out by Better Homes and Garden that we recommend you follow: ✓Hire a professional to do the job if the roof is steep (over 35 degrees). ✓Don’t work alone. You need someone to steady the ladder and, if you do slip, help you down or call for assistance. ✓Make sure the ladder is s

We roofers have been known to weather all sorts of bad weather to ensure that your roof is up and running and that your home and household are safe and dry. But while most of us are ready and willing to go the distance to address the needs of our clients, we, like the rest of the working world, find it easier to do our best work when conditions are ideal. Fortunately for you, plenty of roofers all across America read “ideal work conditions” as one thing: fall. Why Fall? Techn

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If you have a home, you have a roof. Even if you live in a cave, there is something overhead that keeps the rain and snow from landing directly on you. Nothing revolutionary here, but if you do not understand the construction of your own roof, then you may not how to spot when its integrity has been breached, when it is leaking heat, and when it needs to be replaced. Roofing Sheathing & Trusses Roofing trusses, which are the big, triangles that make the peak of your roof, act

Who doesn’t like to wake up to the sound of birds chirping on a sunny spring morning? But despite their beautiful plumage and penchant for song, some birds can be a nuisance. Birds are wild animals, and like rats, mice, moles and skunks, they can cause problems when they take up residence in close proximity to human beings. Bird infestations can soil or damage your home's roof. But how do birds cause roof damage? Clogged Gutters Birds typically nest in trees. However, if tree

Are you aware that during a hail storm more than just your vehicles are potentially vulnerable to damage and future repairs? When hail hits, it can damage the roof or covering of your home as well as other personal property. Although hailstorms can be destructive, the amount of damage can vary greatly. Following are some factors that affect the type and degree of damage that may be impacted by a hailstorm, as well as a guide on how to identify hail damage to different types o

Is your home ready to withstand powerful gusts of wind and pounding hail? While damage from strong storms is often inevitable, there are steps you can take to minimize harm to your property and protect your personal safety. You shouldn't wait until severe weather is predicted in your area to take action – plan ahead for hailstorms, wind storms and tornadoes by following these steps. Facts about storms About 3,000 hailstorms occur annually in the United States, and hail that d