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It’s no secret that roof replacement is one of the costliest home improvements, and you shouldn’t skimp on it if you want to get the best roof for your home. In today’s post, we share some money-saving tips for your next roof replacement that won’t compromise roofing quality.
When it comes to residential roofing systems, most homeowners think that contractors only use one kind of shingle to complete an installation. This isn’t necessarily the case as nowadays as there is another kind that roofers install in tandem with the actual shingles of your roof: ridge cap shingles.
[Read more…]Blue-green algae is a common roofing problem that annoys homeowners. Carried by the wind, these microscopic spores multiply upon landing on damp areas of the roof, forming a visible green- or black-colored mass. Though they don’t pose any structural threat to residential roofing systems, these can make once-beautiful shingles unsightly.
[Read more…]Discoloration of the protective covering of roofing systems has a variety of causes. Quick diagnosis of the problem, however, can be achieved by considering the stain color and its location on your roof.
A residential roof replacement is a major home improvement project so it only makes sense that homeowners would want to get the most out of this endeavor. The lifespan of a roof can vary from 15 to over a 100 years, depending on what material you chose for it. One way to maximize the value of your roof replacement is by making sure your brand-new roof lives up to its estimated service life, and maybe a year or two more.
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