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 don’t necessarily need to worry about a roof that looks its age. You should know what roof damage looks like, though, [...]
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 very soft in hot weather. If you have the freedom to schedule your roof replacement far in advance, here are some [...]
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 matter what time of year it happens to be. When living in a colder climate, like Baltimore, you may be concerned [...]
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 over time. In reality though, metal roofs are actually known for their longevity and mildew-resistant properties so they are not inclined [...]
Fall is an important time for roof maintenance because it protects your home from heavy winter ice and snow. If your roof is damaged and in need of repair, now is the time to get it taken care of. In order to ensure that your roof has the longest lifespan possible, check out these five roof maintenance tips [...]
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 with breezy, often rainy weather, and the fall brings cool and comfortable weather from mid-October through early December. One of the [...]
Residential Roofing Products Residential Roofing Products include those products necessary to provide a quality roofing system typically for a consumer’s home, garage or other residential applications. Residential roofing products are usually designed for steep slope application. Products can include roofing shingles, underlayments and accessory products. Roofing ShinglesCertainTeed manufactures high-quality asphalt roofing shingles in a wide variety [...]
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 you are looking for the most sought-after roof you cannot go wrong with asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingles are by far the [...]
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 roof, or how steep a roof’s slope is. Your roof pitch is determined by ridges, walls and rafters inside the roof. [...]
Many homeowners want a skylight in their home as they can help brighten their home as well as add improve their interior. Many aren't aware that they also help to reduce your energy bill when properly installed. There is also the added bonus that they can make your home warm and inviting. But this big question [...]
