When it is time to choose materials for building a home, there are some major decisions to make, such as floor plans, plumbing needs, fixtures, and kitchen components. Choosing roofing materials is not the most fun choice homeowners face, but it is actually one of the most important things to think about. One ideal roofing...
This article offers tips on how to install metal roofing over asphalt shingles. It is indeed a good idea not to dismantle the old roof because this will mean that you will save on the time and effort that you would have spent in removing the asphalt shingles. Moreover, you will also have the benefit...
To protect their roofs from problems brought down by extreme weather conditions, many home owners are now using galvanized metal as the main material for their household roof. It was designs to be free from rust and corrosion brought down by both wet and dry temperature. If you aren’t careful in choosing your roofing material,...
People might think of the roofing industry as a boring field, but it is actually a dynamic trade that has been around for quite a time. With the great advancements in roofing technology coupled with a wide array of choices, there is actually more to roofing than meets the eye. One of the great breakthroughs...
Metal roofing cost is always much higher than the cost of asphalt shingles. This is a known fact. But, if you pause to think about it the cost of metal isn’t really that high. The cost has to be factored in with relation to its longer life. Metal roofs last typically from 50 to 100...
Metals roofs are an excellent financial investment towards home improvement. If you are in the market for a new roof, you would not be making a mistake by considering a metal roofing system. But like all major investments, you likely have questions; questions that require an answer if you expect to make a decision. If...
If you have been wondering whether it’s possible to install metal roofing over shingles, you should know that it’s possible. The main advantage of installing the metal roofing is that the roof tends to have a long lifespan; therefore, once you install it you don’t have to keep on installing it over and over again....
If you are considering upgrading the roof on your home or office building, metal roofing is a wonderful product to consider. This type of roofing shingle is one of the most popular roofing products on the market. When compared to more traditional roofing products like asphalt shingles, metal roofing offers many advantages including a longer...
There are three basic types of roofing underlayment: – Felt underlayment – Rubberized asphalt underlayment – Synthetic underlayment Felt Underlayment (also called “tar paper”): This is the lowest cost underlayment – and for a good reason: · Absorbs moisture and wrinkles when exposed to rain or snow; · Tears when exposed to high winds; ·...
Roofs are an essential part of any sturdy home. And over the years, this component of every home has evolved for the benefit of users. Gone are the days of leaking roofs and having to replace them every once in a while. Right now, there is what we call metal roofing that can last for...