Achieve the slate look shingle with better value than metal roofing! You do the math. Doing a cost-benefit analysis, assuming interest, and energy cost savings with metal roofs ($80 / year maximum on a large house in ideal conditions) you can replace “Lifetime” shingles three times (at 15, 30, and 45 years) and the aluminum [...]
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How to Read a Quote / How to Choose a Roofer
“Anyone can hammer shingles down, it’s only a roof, right?” This roof is made of 11 major components (at least 9 of which always require replacing), but these components vary greatly in price and quality. Some can void shingle warranty, which do not cover installation costs anyway (ask any supplier if they’ve ever seen a [...]
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How to Extend Roof Life
Protecting & Maintaining your Investment As a vehicle needs maintenance to stay on the road, a roofing system needs regular cleaning and upkeep for protection from external elements and to function properly. Preventative maintenance greatly reduces the likelihood of leaks, damage, and premature roof failures. A roof’s life can be extended significantly if it functions [...]
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How to Inspect your Roof
Walk around your home with binoculars and inspect your roof for… 01 Shingle condition: Broken or loose shingles at the ridge line, in valleys, plumbing vents, or near chimneys. This can be caused by extreme wind conditions and/ or snow removal. Damaged shingles are an even greater concern when it comes to low slope roofs [...]
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Roof Ventilation
A roof needs to BREATHE! Roof vents at the base (eaves or in the soffits) and near the top (ridge) of the roof are mandatory for circulation. Naturally the cool air will be drawn through the bottom and the warm air leaves through the top, therefore electrical or mechanical fans are not needed in most [...]
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