Did you know that a tile roof can last up to 100 years compared to the typical 25 years? Talk about a great investment! Want to choose the right one? Not to worry. We are going to examine two different types of tile: clay and concrete. We will go over costs, look, and durability of
Every year, hundreds of homeowners have their homes damaged by hail storms and extreme winds. They have to repair or replace their roof shingles, but don't always know how to find the best roof shingle colors or styles. Having an attractive and durable roof can add value to a home. If homeowners are planning on
Did you know that homeowners who install new roofing end up getting back on average 63% of their money spent because of an increase in home value? A home's roof provides protection against the harsh elements of the weather. Eventually, that wear and tear will start to show on the roof's materials and it will
Your roof is more important than you realize. It protects your home from the elements and keeps you safe and dry. But what happens when your home has gone through a storm, leaving you with a damaged roof? Or perhaps you've noticed that it's time for a replacement, but you're not sure if one option
The 2017 hurricane season was the most expensive hurricane season in US history. 17 major storms cost over $200 billion dollars in damages. Storms cost a lot of money in infrastructure damage but what about the cost of damage to your home? The average roof costs between $4,900 and $14,100 to replace. For the price,
Your roof is on its last leg, so you couldn't be more excited to replace it. The question is, what type of roofing material should you replace it with? Asphalt shingles, cedar, tiles, slate, wood shakes, wood shingles--so many options abound. But one of today's most in-demand options is not in this list. It's metal
Energy Star certified roof products can help mitigate cooling expenses that currently cost Americans over $40 billion per year. When your roof gets hot not only does the temperature skyrocket, but energy prices soar. We compare it to standing on a blacktop driveway in the summer. The black surface absorbs the sun's rays and ultimately
If you name it, Texans have seen it. Blizzards, hurricanes, tornadoes, hailstorms and deathly heat make up a typical year of weather in the Lone Star State. However, the varying weather conditions can leave homeowners in a pickle when replacing or building a roof. If you're in such dire straits, you've come to the right
Home improvement scams are a sad fact of life. One industry that is notorious for schemes and shady tactics is the roofing industry. It's easy to see why, too. Roofs are an integral part of the home, but damage to them can be difficult to detect simply because very few homeowners have occasion to climb
If you still think you only need to perform roof maintenance in the winter, it's probably time to check your roof for damage. It's easy to feel relieved once the winter passes. Most roof damage that occurs is due to ice dams in the winter, but did you know that summertime can bring some pretty
