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The Good And Bad Of A Flat Roof
Flat roofing systems are common in many historic downtowns, as well as mid-century and modern home designs. There are both good and bad elements to a flat roofing design. The main focus for any flat roof design, build, or replacement is waterproofing. Without the...
Maintain Your Trees To Protect Your Roof
We spend quite a bit of time educating clients about the importance of roof maintenance when it comes to preserving their roof’s lifespan (and warranty!), not to mention the structural components of their home or business. The trees that surround the building are...
How To Prepare Your Roof For Fire Season And Natural Disasters
Earthquakes have historically been California’s Achilles heel, but now fires have entered the mix. As we head into the dry summer and fall seasons, we wanted to provide instructions on how to prepare your roof for fire season and other natural disasters. We’ve...
Why A Roofing Drip Edge Is Necessary
Home waterproofing and structural protection are one of the roof’s most essential jobs, and that’s why a roofing drip edge is necessary with any new roof installation or as part of a roofing repair. What Is A Roofing Drip Edge? Roofing drip edges are L-shaped, sheet...
How To Choose The Best Roof Color
Is it time to replace your roof? That means you’ll have new styles and colors to choose from. Roofing innovations allow manufacturers to produce roofing materials in virtually any color imaginable, giving home and business owners the chance to customize the look of...
Does Your Roof Need Better Shingles?
Most homeowners look at an estimate’s bottom line, and that is understandable. The problem with choosing the cheapest roof, however, is that you often wind up with the poorest quality materials. So, while you save money at the outset, you wind up spending far more in...
What To Know About Asbestos Roof Replacement
Asbestos was a common addition to roofing materials made from 1940 until the product was banned in 1978. As a result, any roof installed before 1978 should be inspected to determine whether it contains asbestos. Be Smart About Asbestos If so, roof replacement is...
The 4 Biggest Pricing Factors In Roofing
There will always be price variances in estimates from roofer to roofer, but knowing the biggest pricing factors affecting roofing costs will give you an idea of what to expect for your project. The Big 4 Are you in the process of looking for a licensed roofer? Visit...
Questions To Ask When Choosing Your Roofing Contractor
When you need a roof repair or replacement, spending some time interviewing prospective roofers is the only way to know you’ve hired the most qualified company for the job. By having a list of industry-relevant questions prepared ahead of time, you can evaluate...