Galvalume roofing is often used because of its durability and environmentally friendly properties. Galvalume is a zinc-coated steel roofing material that is rolled into sheets. It weighs a little more than traditional steel roofing materials but is much more cost-effective…
Two daughters of one roof mother Both gambrel and saltbox roofs are just variations of the adorable gabled roof. Any of them looks like the traditional gable roof but shows certain differences. Gambrel roof Gambrel roof, also known as a…
Gutters are a series of pipes that drain water from your roofing system to your downspouts, which are the pipes that carry the water to the ground. The rainwater is then either stored or diverted into a storm drain, or…
What are insulated corrugated composite panels? A composite panel is a simple sandwich of 2 metal profiles at either side of foam insulation. These panels are an ideal single fix solution to insulate and clad a building. They are produced…
A popular choice for commercial and residential roofing, composition shingles, is designed with a fiberglass reinforcing mat that’s coated with asphalt and then embedded with ceramic granules. Composition roofing is one of the most affordable roofing options available, and each…
Many homes, especially those in wet climates, are starting to sport metal roofs these days. Why? Because metal roofing is durable and long-lasting, and it is an excellent choice for homeowners seeking a resilient roof that will not sag or…
Plumbing and leaking pipes Any plumbing emergency demands that you’ll need to shut the flow of water off quickly. To fix any crisis like leaking pipes, every member of your family will need to know the location of the shutoff…
Notice a crack in the wall of your home? While it may have been caused by the blunt force of an object, such as a chair being accidentally pushed into the wall too hard, it could also be an indication…
The driveway is your property, too While many homeowners fuss over maintaining the roof, windows, and the drainage around the sides of the house, keeping the driveway in good working order isn’t always a priority. And why should it be?…
Basics of downspout maintenance Downspouts are the vertical lengths of piping attached to the sides of a home. They connect to the gutters that run vertically along the roof so that runoff water can be carried off the roof and…
