A Roof Improvement Blog
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
Dears, let me paint a scenario for you: You’re relaxing with a glass of iced tea on a leisurely Sunday when you suddenly recall that your roof needs attention. You realiez that you must coat your roof! And that’s where we come in, my friends, ready to provide assistance. Our focus is on navigating the … Read more
Ladies and gentlemen, let’s get something straight. Literally. The term ‘flat’ roof is kinda misleading. No roof is perfectly flat. A slight slope is needed for water drainage, or you’d be dealing with pondign water – one of those fancy industry terms meaning puddles of standing water. Now, can we level out those pesky uneven … Read more
Hey there, dear everyone! It’s time to dive into world of feathered friends and roofing once again. You know, the other day I was looking up at my own asphalt shingle roof, admiring how clean it was since we learned how to tackle bird droppings. And then it hit me, like a bird aiming for … Read more
Welcome dears! Everyone knows the feeling when a plate slips from your hand and smahses on the floor, right? All the pieces spread out, leaving big mess behind. It’s funny to think, but the tiles on our roofs are made from a very similar material. Now, think about stepping on those tiles high up on … Read more
