What are the benefits of metal roofing? Metal roofing may not be as common as using shingles made of asphalt, but they are still a popular option. In this blog, we’ll go over some of the benefits of metal roofing. Some of the benefits include durability, variety,...
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How to Tell Your Cedar Shingles Didn’t Survive Winter
Winter can wreak havoc on your landscaping, home, and roof. Unfortunately, cedar shingles can be particularly susceptible to damage over the course of a snowy, blustery, and icy winter. How can you tell if your cedar shingles didn’t survive the winter and if you need...
Tips for Removing Snow from Flat Roofing
As flat roofing by nature lacks incline, it makes it easy for snow to collect on top of it, rather than slide off as it would on a slanted roof. This can lead to extra weight on the roof which can negatively effect and potentially even collapse the entire structure...
Will You Need a New Roof After Winter?
A roof is the first line of defense in protecting your home from the elements. And no season is harder on your roof than the winter. Winter precipitation can create many problems that may result in the need for a new roof after the season. Here are some of the signs...
Make Your Home Environmentally Friendly with EcoStar
Very often on this blog, we bring up the importance of energy efficiency, and offer up some ways to increase your home’s energy efficiency. Having an energy efficient home is great for your wallet, and is great for the environment. If you’re concerned about the...
Soffit, Fascia and Frieze: The Underdogs
Roofs are complex systems that provide a major services for us and our houses. Usually, on this blog we focus on the major aspects of a roof and siding, like solar shingles, asphalt shingles, metal roofs, and the like. There are some aspects of your roof that don’t...
3 Signs You May Need a New Roof
There are few things more important than to have a roof over your head. One of those more important things is that your roof is in good shape to properly protect you and your family. This summer is bound to bring plenty of heavy storms and intense heat, neither of...