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Roofing Articles

Roofing 101
There are many material options for a roof. Cost of the different materials varies as little as $.50 per square foot or as much as $10 per square foot. Material options include asphalt, wood, metal, plastic, clay, stone and...
Full story • June 06, 2022


Metal Roof - What is not to love
A metal roof will last 50+ years. It is lightweight and will keep its structural integrity will out comprising the home's structure. It is fire resistant. It keeps a home much cooler than the standard asphalt shingle roof. It...
Full story • June 02, 2022


Asphalt Roofing Shingle Choices
In the past choosing a roof was relatively easy, there were not many choices. This was especially noticeable for asphalt shingle roofs. Just about every roof had a 20 year 3 tab charcoal asphalt shingle. Every now and then...
Full story • May 23, 2022


What is a good roof?
A good roof starts with the stuff you can't see. A roof is typically constructed out of many layers: framing, sheathing, underlayment and roofing material. Most people choose a roof based on the roofing materials, but the quality of...
Full story • May 05, 2022


Repair or Replace a Roof
A roof does not last forever and will need to be replaced eventually. But if you are like most homeowners you want to wait until the last second to replace the roof to save money. But if you wait...
Full story • April 28, 2022


Common Gutter Problems
Every home needs a good gutter system to handle the flushing or rain or snow. Water damage can easily occur on the exterior and interior of the home if a proper gutter system is not installed. Here are some of...
Full story • April 27, 2022