Year: 2021

You can’t have a Commercial building without eventually dealing with leaks. If you expect to find ceiling stains, this is the tell tale sign of a leaky roof, in almost every project. I find projects without signs of past or present leaks the exception to the norm! Sometimes shingles are just...

With regular maintenance and some care, most roofs will have a considerable life of 15 years or more. Regardless of how careful you are in looking after your roof you will inevitably need to have a new roof fitted one day. It can be a large outlay of money. However, your roof provides an invaluable...

The roof is the one part of the house that takes the most damage when protecting us from the elements. It has to cope with extreme conditions ranging from wintry ice to the summer sun. Many substances simply can not withstand this diverse range of abuse. Meaning it is important to select strong...

The roof decking is the section of the roof which everything else is put down. As such it needs to be strong enough to hold the weight and durable enough to cope with some give. Depending on the type of roof you are having installed, you will need to decide on the type you use. The roofing contractor...

Do you have Asbestos roof tile on your roof? Asbestos roof tile is a roofing material that have hazard to them. It consists of natural minerals that are fibrous in nature. Fibrous quality of Asbestos are useful in various building materials. For example: Pipe insulation, floor tile, and fireproofing....

When installing cedar roof shingles, homeowners may sometimes be able to place the new cedar shingles over existing roofing material. Cedar shingles are durable and may resist insect damage. Cedar shingles are smooth and provide the home with a rustic appearance. Before you begin, make sure...

If you’re looking for ways to improve your roof and boost the value of your home, you may want to take a look at tile roofing. Contractors say adding a tile roof is one of the most cost-effective construction projects available. Above all, stylish roofs can endure some of nature’s toughest...

How do I know if I need a new roof? The roof needs an inspection. You should keep tabs of its state. The following are signs that you may need a new roof. Your roof is between twenty and twenty five years old. The shingles are excessively cracking, curling, or they are blistering. There...

A certified roofing contractor can be brought in to avoid personal injury to the homeowner caused by trying to inspect it. A roof inspection should occur annually; constant weathering by sun, heat, rain, snow, hail, wind, and cold can cause roofing material to break down. A certified roofing...

You should be under no illusions; roofing can be a dangerous job. Working at such heights and often in some fairly extreme conditions means that workers are at risk. If a company is liable for any injuries or accidents, then without workers compensation insurance, they will pay out a large amount...