Whether you are building your facility from scratch or just doing renovations here and there, it can be quite daunting to choose the ideal roof type from the wide variety. This is especially so if you are not experienced with the roofing stuff and everything is explained in unfamiliar jargons. All in all, at the […]
A leak in the ceiling can often be annoying. Putting out buckets or blankets may help you at first, but it isn’t a sustainable solution. This article will tell you some of the common causes of roof leaks and how you can repair your leaky roof in the best way. There are multiple reasons why […]
While there is always going to be something to worry about, your roof should not be one of those worries. It is in your best interest to make sure you know what is going on with your roof, the signs of damage to be aware of, and the appropriate measures to be taken in order […]
Flat roofs may not look as picturesque as pitched roofs, but there are benefits to using this on commercial or even residential buildings. In fact, the design has become quite trendy – flip through Architectural Digest and other design magazines, and you’ll see plenty of flat-roof designs in modern or “edgy industrial” homes. What’s causing […]
Ice dams develop when snow that has accumulated on the roof melts, pooling at the lowest point of the roof and then re-freezes. Once this occurs, it creates a dam, holding water on the roof rather than allowing it to run off as it’s supposed to. This trapped water gets under the shingles, causing serious […]
Just because you have decided to go the DIY way and create a flat roof for your home doesn’t mean that your wife and friends are right when they tell you that you will end up with an inadequate roof. Your DIY flat roof project can end up being a memorable and extremely fulfilling venture. […]
Purchasing a new flat commercial roofing system isn’t something that a majority of us do. And the few who actually do it seldom take the necessary preemptive measures to ensure a successful transaction. Instead, they prefer to have blind faith in their contractor to do everything on their behalf. Now, did you know that up […]
This past winter, we all enjoyed seeing the beautiful snow flakes falling outside our windows. However, did we ever think about what’s going on with our roof-tops during this time? Old shingles or other roofing material that have deteriorated over the years due to weather conditions can simply collapse from snow and ice. Snow and […]
Once you get a roof over your head, the next thing you might want to make sure is that it looks stable and presentable. Primer is something that would be a great help in this regard. Applying the primer not only adheres the roof coating to the roof surface but it also penetrates deep enough […]
There are two major categories in roofing, on a basic and shallow level, of course. Flat roof Pitched roof There are advantages and disadvantages to either way of roofing. In this article, however, I will discuss the advantages of flat roofing, as well as the best materials used to make your flat roof the best […]
