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Your roof is likely need a replacement when these nine things start to happen: 1. Your roof is over 25 years old. An asphalt shingle roof usually enjoys 20-30 years of good health, so if it is over 25 years it’s probably time to start…

Nailing Affects The Performance Of Roofing Shingles

by Alex NOctober 23, 2018

Commercial Roofing, Industrial Roofing, Residential Roofing, Roof Maintenance, Roof Repair, Roof Replacement, Roofing Systems

Proper nailing is essential to the performance of asphalt shingles

Shop Fabricated Vs Pre-Manufactured Metal Roof Edge

by Alex NOctober 16, 2018

Commercial Roofing, Industrial Roofing, Roof Maintenance, Roofing Systems

When specifying a metal roof, the question of which metal roof edge is better will often be asked. Specifiers and contractors must decide between using a local sheet metal shop or purchasing a pre-manufactured system. Often there is a perception that a local shop will…

Roofing Warranty Myth

by Alex NOctober 9, 2018

Commercial Roofing

When was the last time you read all the terms and conditions of a service or product you purchased or used? Have you ever read the terms and conditions? If not, you’re most certainly not alone. Who has time to spend an extra half hour…

The Dangers Of Snow And Ice On The Roof

by Alex NSeptember 26, 2018

Commercial Roofing, Roof Maintenance

Winter brings with it temperature extremes along with snow, ice and winds that can create problems for a home’s roof. Let’s talk about the impact that wintry weather can have on their roof. Those impacts include: Ice dams An ice dam is a layer of…

Protect Your Roof With Metal Roof Edge Installation

by Alex NSeptember 19, 2018

Commercial Roofing, Industrial Roofing, Residential Roofing, Roof Inspection, Roof Maintenance, Roof Repair, Roof Replacement

Improper installation of metal roof edging is a leading cause of roof system failure during a wind or weather event. According to some insurance companies, after a review of losses following a major wind event, approximately 60 percent of roof failures were due to the…

Metal Roof Installation Options And Their Difference

by Alex NSeptember 12, 2018

Commercial Roofing, Industrial Roofing, Residential Roofing, Roof Replacement, Roofing Systems

Today we are going to talk about several metal roof installation options and the differences between them. Choosing the optimum roofing system can be a technical decision. When faced with the prospect of installing a new roof, it can be difficult to know if the…

Dynamic vs Static Attic Ventilation

by Alex NSeptember 5, 2018

Residential Roofing, Roof Maintenance

Previously we talked about mold growth under the roof as a result of moisture build-ups and how to prevent the mold in attic through the proper ventilation. Now we want to find out the most effective way to ventilate the attic and difference between dynamic…