Making the decision to put a new roof on your home is the first step, but the next step is selecting which type of roofing material you will use. The most common choice is asphalt shingles, but there are many other options as well, some of which are becoming increasingly popular. Below, we’ll look at …
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Make Sure Your Roofing Is Properly Installed
Putting up new roofing and making it last for as long as possible at its highest level of performance is not nearly as easy as it might at first seem. It’s not nearly so easy as just “throwing on a few shingles,” but instead, it requires an orderly, step by step process of applying multiple layers of …
Read MoreWhy You Should Never Run New Roofing Over Old Roofing
In days gone by, it was fairly common (even standard) to run new roofing shingles on top of the old ones to avoid the extra mess, expense, and hassle of a tear-off job. But today, it’s hardly ever done anymore – and for good reason. The fact is, while you gain a little in convenience …
Read MoreFactors Affecting Roof Replacement Cost
There are few things more important, in the realm of home maintenance, than “keeping a roof over your head”. Minor or merely sectional damage to a roof can be repaired without replacing all the roofing, but there comes a point where the risks of not replacing your roof outweigh the cost inherent in doing so. The national …
Read MoreHow To Put Up Christmas Lights Without Damaging Your Roof
Far too many people make mistakes putting up their Christmas lights along the eve of their roof each year, along with other decorations, and end up inadvertently damaging their roof. If you need a roof repair, it’s nice to know a professional contractor can come and quickly take of it for you – but far …
Read MoreWhy Go Solar When You Get Your New Roof?
Florida, The Sunshine State, is unsurprisingly among the top states for home solar panel installation in the US. It’s also a state where the average cost of solar installation is significantly lower than the national average. There are numerous motivations people have for “going solar,” but what about the timing? That’s an important factor too. …
Read More7 Top Reasons For Roof Replacement
Sometimes, all you need is a simple roof repair, but other times, there are signs that full roof replacement may be a better option. But how do you know it’s time? For Florida residents, here are the seven top reasons why it might be time to invest in new roofing. 1. Aging Roofing All roofing materials eventually …
Read MoreRoof Repair And Maintenance Tips
How long your roofing lasts will depend largely on three major factors. The first two are quality of materials used and a proper installation job. But the third factor determining roof longevity is maintenance and timely roof repair. In Central Florida, where frequent rains, seasonal tropical storms and hurricanes, wind and thunderstorms, tornadoes, and high …
Read More6 Reasons To Use a Pro Contractor
Some simple home improvement projects can be safely done by the majority of homeowners, and with the right experience, you might be able to do more. But for most major repairs, upgrades, and construction work, it’s normally best to use a professional contractor. There are good reasons why people opt to “go pro” on for roofing repair …
Read MoreWhen Should I Repair My Roofing In Florida’s Climate?
Florida’s climate puts some of the greatest strains and demands on your roofing compared to other US states. That means you need to be proactive about roof repairs and “timely” about roof replacements. Understanding the types of attention your roof requires, the risks of roof neglect, and the interactions of Florida’s weather patterns with roofing …
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