When buying a pre-owned home, there’s a good chance the roof is more than a few years old. Some fading and weathering are natural parts of the aging process for a roof, so you [...]

Ask around, and you’ll hear a variety of opinions about the right temperature or time of year for roof replacement. Warnings generally apply to asphalt shingles, which can crack in freezing temperatures or get [...]

Yes, you can absolutely have your roof repaired during the winter months. Many times, damage to your roof is not something that can wait to be repaired, so you need to act fast no [...]

When learning about metal roofing, you may have even asked yourself the question “Will metal roofs rust?”  That is a very good question because oftentimes we assume that anything made from metal will rust [...]

The transitional seasons of fall and spring are very comfortable throughout most of the Midwest, but the Northeast experiences very hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Temperatures in the spring are usually warm [...]

Asphalt Shingles While roofing trends have come and gone through the years, one roofing method has always remained. Asphalt shingles continue to be trendy because of their affordability, flexibility, and reliability. This means if [...]

Do you hate how your roof line looks and have though about changing your roof’s pitch? For those who haven't or don't know what a roof pitch is, it is the slant of a [...]

The summer days have finally started to cool off. Fall is a very magical season, and it’s the time of year when we should button up our homes as well as our jackets. Between [...]

Pressure-treated lumber tends to be the most common material for the lower structural part of the deck. Although code requirements may determine lower decking materials, there are several options available for the top deck. [...]

Does your roof make an annoying popping sound when it’s windy? When you go to bed at night, do you hear a creepy creaking noise like suspense building in a horror movie? Relaxing can [...]

Your roof is the first line of defense against the elements, and a roof that’s in bad shape not only offers poor protection, it can end up becoming a danger to your home and [...]

Roofs are built to withstand normal wind speed and pressure. When wind strikes at the wrong angle or exerts uneven forces across a roof, that’s when trouble begins. Types of Wind Damage to Roofs [...]

Whether you're putting a roof on a new home, or your existing roof requires a total makeover, there are many materials available. But no matter what roof style you have, metal roofs can be an attractive [...]

Solar reflective shingles and solar reflective roofing membranes can be an important component in a building system designed to reduce overall building energy consumption and the impact the home or building has on the [...]

With the official start date of summer a few weeks away, homeowners across the country are already enduring some heat. Air conditioning units can be helpful for maintaining comfortable temperatures inside the home, but [...]

Asphalt roof shingles are the most popular roofing material used on homes across North America, and with good reason. They are designed to protect a home through decades of weathering with minimal upkeep, and are [...]

Some roof materials are built by design to stand up to harsh temperatures, dry conditions, and overbearing UV rays all year round without sacrificing ventilation and airflow through your attic and the rest of [...]