ARE THERE DIFFERENT SHINGLE PATTERNS?
Shingle Patterns Asphalt roofs are the most common form of roofing used on residential buildings. While they are durable and will protect your home, they can be lackluster. Is there a way to get some extra curb appeal when having a shingle roof installed, especially in a neighborhood filled with homes that have shingle roofs? […]
ROOF DO’S & DON’TS
Roof repairs and maintenance come with the territory when you own a home. Occasionally, you may get the urge to make a repair to your roof or addition to your home. However, some of these urges should not be acted on or should be completed by a professional or you may wind up with significant […]
GUTTER PROTECTION
Your gutters perform several critical functions for your home. They help extend the life of your roof by helping drain rain or snow from the surface of your roof. Additionally, they redirect the water away from the home so water falling from the edge of the roof does not erode the foundation. Finally, by directing […]
HOW TO SAFELY CLIMB YOUR ROOF
Sometimes, simple roof maintenance requires accessing and climbing out on your roof, putting you in a dangerous situation. However, there are techniques you can use when climbing up your roof that will ensure you safely get the job done. 1. When heading out on your roof, make sure to make an anchor for yourself by […]
HOW TO INCREASE THE ENERGY-EFFICIENCY OF YOUR ROOF
Energy-efficient homes can greatly help the environment and save you money in the process. Having an energy-efficient home starts with your roof, but what should a homeowner be looking for when trying to increase the energy-efficiency of their roof? Ventilation: Ventilation is of great importance to the energy-efficiency of your roof. If your roof is […]
DIFFERENT ROOF STYLES
There are many different types of roofing material to choose from: asphalt, metal, wood, tile, and even plants. Of course, each of these styles will vary in cost, but the focus here will be on the composition of each roofing material and how they affect your roof. Asphalt shingles are made up of asphalt layers that […]
WHAT CAUSES RUST ON ROOF FLASHING?
Roof flashing is a vitally important part of your roof, even though you do not really see it. It is usually made of metal and is used to seal edges where the roof meets an outside wall, around a vent, or near a window. This performs an essential function – protecting against leaks and dry […]
SHOULD YOU ROOF IN THE RAIN
When you are on the verge of completing a roofing project, it can be tempting to urge your roofing company to get the job done as quickly as possible – even when poor weather is rolling through. This can be exacerbated by the thought of bad weather messing up the work that has already been […]
HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT TULSA ROOFING CONTRACTOR
You are planning to spend a lot of money on a roof repair or new roof installation and want the job done right the first time. We know you want to find a roofing contractor who will try to meet your needs and will install the product correctly and efficiently. How can you know which […]
SPRING ROOF MAINTENANCE TIPS
Roof maintenance is very important and should be performed regularly to lengthen the life of your roof. Without roof maintenance, your roof can incur leaks, mold, dry rot, and other serious problems. Threats to the health of your roof begin to increase as the weather heats up. While regularity of maintenance is critical, springtime presents […]
