Weve learned couple of things about asbestos in one of our recent articles, dears. Asbestos containing materials were once viewed as a magic bullet in building industry, mainly because of their insulation and fire-resistant qualities. However, if these asbestos materials deteriorate, or if they’re disturbed during renovations, their invisible fibers can be released into the … Read more
Asbestos – the word alone can strike fear in the hearts of many. In the field of construction asbestos has been a popular choice for many years, particularly in the 20th century. It was commonly used for roofing due to its durability and fire-resistant charactersitics. However, as we have gained more knowledge about it, we … Read more
Welcome everyone and let me tell you a story. One young man (just slightly over 50), let’s call him John, decided to replace his old, leaky roof. He bought a ton of rooifng materials, thinking it’s better to have more than less. Well, he resulted with a mountain of leftover shingles, nails, underlayment and stuff. … Read more
Ladies and gentlemen, today I would like to tell you word or two about tapered insulation and its use. When we say “tapered insulation”, we’re talking about a type of isnulation that’s cut in a specific way to give slope. It’s the crafty solution to flat roof’s water problems and it definitely belongs in roofer’s … Read more
Ladies and gentlemen, let’s talk about something that’s regularly overlooked but can make huge difference in your home’s appearance and efficiency -> roof shingle colors. Imagine that you’re walking down a street lined with houses. What catches the eye? The color of the roofs, right? It’s like a sea of possibilities. Some houses have that … Read more
Imagine giving your home the royal treatment, kinda like Victorian house with a charmingly crafted roof. You feel like you’ve stepped into a fairytale. That’s what scalloped shingles can do for you. OK, maybe I’m exaggerating a bit. But scallopde roofing shingles really are this perfect solution to give your dear roof that vintage, elegant … Read more
Hello there, dears. So, you have been contemplating about the most suitable shingle type for your roof? Now, that’s quite conundrum, isn’t it? Especially since there are gazillion options out there, and each one seems to have its pros and cons. Today, we’ll talk more about archtiectural asphalt shingles. No, they aren’t just your regular, … Read more
Ladies and gentlemen, shingles ain’t socks. You can’t just expect them to be identical twins. The sun has its way with the coloring of shingles. Also, so do rain and storms. Your original shingles might have faced the mighty forces of nature, and the brand new ones are just rookies. Besides, manufacturers might’ve chagned dye … Read more
Discontinued shingles are like our vintage sneakers – once loved but not produced anymore. They might have changed in size, color, or maybe they’ve just stopped rolling off the prodcution line. Now, you might be wondering, “why would they do that to my beloved shingles?” Well, companies evolve, plus sometimes they need to make room for … Read more
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the wonderful world of roofs! After all, who doesn’t love having reliable roof over their head? Today, however, we won’t be talking about just any roof; we’ll be exploring the stylish and practcial contemporary Dutch gable roof. Imagine yourself in a cozy room nestled beneath a Dutch gabl roof, as … Read more