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It is crucial to regularly maintain your commercial roof so it can function efficiently for many years to come. The simple truth is that not all roofs need to be replaced. In fact, as many as 85% of roofs are prematurely replaced due to poor information on proper maintenance procedures. A good blueprint to follow is the three Rs of roofing: repair, restore, repair. [Read more…]
It is the roof that primarily protects homes from weather elements like strong, high winds. However, not a lot of homeowners realize that high wind pressure can significantly damage their roofs and cause leaks, cracked or missing shingles and gutter problems. But there are still plenty of misconceptions about wind damage. [Read more…]
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.
[Read more…]Homeowners tend to put a lot of focus on the visible parts of a roof installation like the shingles, flashing and even finishing details like fascia boards and soffits. However, paying attention to the “invisible” parts of your roof is equally important. The underlayment, in particular, is a vital part of any roofing system, and choosing the right one can mean the difference between a strong high-performance roof and a bad one.
Picture this scenario: your months-old roofing system encounters a problem so you call your roofing company for immediate repairs. You are sure that your roof is still perfectly covered by its warranty period. The contractors come out, fix your roof and catch you off-guard with the bill. How is there a bill when your roof is well within its warranty coverage?
