Finding an honest and professional contractor could be a difficult task if not done right. Hiring a roofing contractor is not as simple as it sounds. Your roof is the most important part of your house as it protects everything you own. This article helps you in how you can choose the right roofer. Check […]
Timely roof maintenance and inspections are really the only way to avoid the many roofing massacres that can occur as the seasons change. Flat exteriors require special considerations that need to be addressed, especially when winter is coming. There are various advantages of a flat roof but you need to know how to maintain it […]
Solar panels look like and function as conventional roofing materials such as asphalt shingles and slate. Solar shingles are a type of solar energy solution known as building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV). Solar power is the cleanest and most reliable form of renewable energy. It can be used in several forms for both your home and […]
Commercial buildings and residential buildings have one thing in common- they both need well-constructed roofing. Many people do not realize that a commercial and residential roof have to be built completely different from one another. Here are the main differences: Roofing structure/ Design: One of the major differences between both types of roofing is design. […]
EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) is an extreme rubber roofing membrane and has been in use since 1960 in the US. EPDM is highly resilient and perfect for the low slope commercial roofing industry. Its two chief elements ethylene and propylene are derived from oil and natural gas. A flexible rubber matrix is formed when […]
The roof has been since the beginning of mankind. One of the basic needs of human life is shelter and protection from the elements of this world. For this reason man has made roofing from available resources such as sod, tree branches and leaves through the years. These exteriors provided good insulation, but were not […]
Apartment buildings and large buildings in general in cities across the country usually have one thing in common, flat roofing. This can be observed on nearly every skyline, and this happens because flat exteriors have a distinct advantage for large buildings. The process of building a flat roof usually contains a mineral felt that covers […]
Having to replace a whole roof will likely be one of the biggest expenses a building owner will have to face. Unfortunately, this is also an expense majority of building owners do not plan ahead for and this causes most of them to opt for repairs even though their roofing problems require a roof replacement. […]
Manhattan is an area that is known for its tall buildings and beautiful skylines. The city that popularized sky scrapers and has a great downtown area with heavy population density. The buildings of Manhattan are tall and beautiful but also have another thing in common, their flat roofing. It can be noticed quite easily that […]
Whether you’re thinking of updating your current home’s exterior or you’re in the process of building a house, going for a modern roofing style has many aesthetic and practical benefits. If you’re looking for modern roofing style options, you might want to consider the following: Flat Roof Flat roofing is very minimalistic and are the […]
