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 […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Attic Ventilation Fans on Houses
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 […]
How to Fix Gutter Slopes and Other Common Gutter Problems?
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 […]
The Most Common Roof Problems You Need To Address
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 […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Metal Roofs on Houses
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, […]
6 Ways To Prevent Leaking in Metal Roofs in Homes
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. […]
What Roofing Underlayment Should I Use? Best Materials Pros&Cons
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 Pros and Cons of Spray Foam (SPF) Roofing Insulation for your Property
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 […]
Roof Rafters Vs. Trusses – Which One is Better for Home Roofing?
Everyone knows that a roof is the uppermost part of a building, a row house, bungalow, etc. that is constructed in the form of a framework to give protection to the property against rain, wind, snow, and dust. However, a strong roof must have an equally strong skeleton to be based on. Roofs come in […]
Roof Shingles vs Tiles vs Rolled Roofing – Material Pros-Cons – Prices etc
Shout it From the Rooftops: Will you Pick Shingles, Tiles or Rolled Roofing? Few repair jobs have a tendency to strike fear in the hearts of homeowners more than being told that you need a new roof. It’s not just the cost that’s alarming, but the inconvenience, too. After the shock wears off, you’ve a […]