Knowing When it’s Time for a New Roof

It is not always easy to tell when you need to replace your roof. Not all of the issues that can affect the integrity of your roof require a roof replacement. Unless you have a fire or a tree comes crashing through your roof, it is often difficult to determine which situations call for a…

What is a Gable Roof?

Perhaps the most prominent feature of a home is its roof, which makes the style of roof you choose a critical factor in the appearance of your home. Ask anyone, child or adult, to “draw a house,” and you will most likely be presented with a depiction of a gabled roof. At its most basic,…

Preparing for the Installation of Your New Roof

Although your roofer will do the hard work when you get a new roof, you can help make things go smoothly with a little preparation ahead of time. Here are some things you can do to prepare for the installation of your new roof. Clear away garden furniture Remove any furniture or other items from…

Choosing the Right Attic Insulation for your Home and Budget

Attics tend to be the most overlooked part of your home in which heat can escape. A poorly insulated attic can cause the winters in your home to be freezing cold and the summers to be scorching hot. This is because the attic is directly connected to the roof. The temperature of the roof will reflect…

Roofing Terminology

Understanding common roofing terminology helps you to explore your options more thoroughly when you’re building your own roof. It can even help you to negotiate with your insurer to gain coverage or improve the terms of your policy. Gaining a better understanding of the language puts you on the same page as your materials supplier, helping…

Aluminum Roofing vs Steel Roofing

Today, metal roofing is one of the most fashionable trends in the building industry. As such, there is an increasingly growing demand on metal roofing materials across the globe. They are largely popular due to their durability, lightweight, and ability to withstand any weather condition. When it comes to the manufacture of metal roofing, the…

Fixing a Leaky Roof and When to Call a Roofer?

Once a roof begins to leak it will never stop, and in fact, it will get worse over time. If left unchecked, mold, mildew and even structural damage could occur which may mean thousands of dollars of repair work for a leak that all started with a little drip of water. How to Notice a…

Reasons to Consider Tile Roofing for Your Home

Whenever you choose a roofing material you’re weighing a few factors. Cost and durability are hugely important considerations, and those factors can be felt years down the line in terms of maintenance and energy efficiency. Tile Roofing 101  Tile roofs are are considered extremely energy efficient, since they insulate your home so well, and cost-conscious as…

Attic Insulation 101

With the arrival of cooler weather here in the San Francisco Bay Area, homeowners looking to reduce their winter utility bills will be well served to consider upgrading their existing attic insulation. Before you can enjoy these savings along with greater indoor comfort levels, you’ll need to select the best type of attic insulation to…

Choosing the Right Roofer

If you think of your home as your castle – and who doesn’t? – it might help to think in terms of the necessity of constructing a challenging “moat” that a roofing contractor must navigate before he is granted entry to climb aboard your home. Think about it: Whether your roof needs a repair or…