Silicone roof coating has grown in popularity over the years due to its efficiency in protecting and insulating various roof types including concrete decks, metal, single-ply, modified bitumen, and many more. You might have heard about this coating type and how good it is but how much do you know about the pros and cons […]

You’re not imagining things if you have concluded that the world revolves around acronyms. From PDQ and ASAP to SCUBA (Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) and SPF (Sun Protection Factor), your ability to de-code acronyms is part of 21st century living. The commercial and residential roofing industry is no exception. As a matter of reference, professionals […]

Attic fans weren’t common when Frank Rowley conducted his 1936 study about the amount of damage non-ventilated attics can suffer as a direct result of little to no airflow. Rowley built three huts to prove that attics lacking ventilation triggered extreme moisture build-up. The hut with natural air circulation showed little moisture accumulation while the […]

Your home’s guttering system is a major issue when it comes to examining the overall safety of your property. Without it, the storm water could ruin your basement and destroy any gardening attempts. Still, how hard it is to keep an efficient guttering system? You would be surprised at just how many potential issues might […]

Your entire home protects you from the elements, but it’s the roof that takes the brunt of the punishment from Mother Nature. With the alternating barrage of harsh sunlight, heavy rains, snow, and maybe even hailstones all-year-round, it would only be a matter of time before problems arise with your roof. Sooner or later, you’re […]

Once relegated to rural areas where more barns and silos populated the land than community housing developments, the metal roof also has deep roots in military circles, which is why nations like the U.S., Australia, India and New Zealand were early adapters of this roofing material. The brainchild of British architect/engineer Henry Palmer, this strong, […]

Does your home have a metal roof? If so, then you have a roof that will last you a long time, with an estimated 40 to 75-year life span. It is light, non-combustible, and recyclable as well. Metal roofs also have a reputation of doing well under extreme weather conditions, especially when it’s installed perfectly. […]

A perfectly installed roof is the only barrier between natural disasters and your home. It is what keeps you and your belongings safe. We all know about the basic stuff such as what roofing material to choose, its color, and how it will compliment the house. You call a professional roofer, and in a couple […]

The best interiors, the strongest exterior, expensive furniture and the same plain, white roof? There are certainly many alternatives to roofing types than you can imagine. I know, I know. It can be tough to choose the right one from the different types of flat roofing materials for your house. Quick Summary – Spray Foam […]