We have all encountered that outspoken “expert” who gladly shares unsolicited advice regarding your home’s roof. Although many may give advice, the question remains: is it true or false? Over the years, we’ve compiled a list of the ten most common myths regarding urban roofs, often resulting in considerable damage and sometimes voiding insurance policies. … Read more
Roof Repairs
Apart from keeping the interior of the building dry and protected from the elements, a well-constructed roof also serves as an insulating barrier against fluctuation or extreme outside temperatures. However, if your roof’s ventilation is substandard, it will often have the opposite, detrimental effect. Let’s consider the signs of poor ventilation in the house and … Read more
Working on a roof on a residential or commercial property isn’t straightforward. Several technicalities exist that require a degree of knowledge and skills. However, it’s not uncommon for things to go wrong occasionally. You could likely end up with a ruined project when you hire bad roofing contractors to save some dollars. Not to worry, … Read more
Homeowners can sometimes underestimate a roof’s role in the safety of the occupants. It protects you from the elements, and any wooden parts of the home from sustaining damage. The shingles on the roof are primarily responsible for the shelter, highlighting the urgent need for roof shingles repair when they start to crack. You must … Read more
The 4th of July is a wonderful time of celebration that involves family gatherings, barbeques, and fireworks. While fireworks are beautiful to watch, especially when they light up the night sky in abundant colors, they can cause significant roof damage. If homeowners don’t take the necessary precautions before the big day, they could end up … Read more
Homeowners often ask, “what does a roofing estimate include?” and then quickly ask if all that information is essential. Our answer is always that an estimate should include as much information as possible and that, yes, all that information is indeed necessary, as we’ll explain below. All reputable roofing companies will provide an itemized estimate … Read more
Consider, for a second, everything you own with sentimental or monetary value that sits inside your home. All those belongings rely on you to take care of them and ensure they’re in excellent condition. As the homeowner, it’s your responsibility to ensure that the roof of your house is faultless. The only way to protect … Read more
As a homeowner, there are several aspects you must address to ensure your property remains functional and attractive. However, those costs eventually add up, and we understand why you would try to stretch your maintenance budget as far as possible. One of the things you’d typically do is ignore specific projects that aren’t an immediate … Read more
If your roof has a shallow slope, then water will not run fast enough off it to prevent seepage, which means that the roof must be adequately waterproofed. Several materials are available for this task, which we’ll discuss below, but the most promoted is thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). Also, other materials have properties that make them … Read more
Repairing or replacing the roof of your commercial building can be a debilitating capital outlay for your company, often necessitating a loan when the business has other priorities. For this reason, we recommend that you make provision in the yearly budget for allocation to a roofing fund. So let’s quickly look at how your local … Read more
