Signs of Poor Roof Ventilation and How to Fix It
Key Takeaways Ventilation only works when intake and exhaust are balanced. Air needs to enter low at the soffits and leave high at the ridge…. Read More
May 14
Integrating Solar Panels with Green Roofing Systems
Key Takeaways Extensive and intensive are the two green roof types. Extensive uses shallow soil with hardy grasses and mosses and needs little maintenance. Intensive… Read More
May 3
Choosing a Roofing Contractor: Key Questions to Ask
Key Takeaways Ask about both kinds of insurance by name. General liability covers damage to your home during the project, like broken windows or ruined… Read More
April 28
7 Things Every Homeowner Should Know About Roof Underlayment
Key Takeaways Underlayment and ice-and-water barrier are not the same thing. Underlayment covers the entire roof deck. An ice and moisture barrier is a heavier… Read More
April 11
The Hidden Benefits of Waterproof Coatings for Commercial Roofs
Key Takeaways Fire resistance is tested against published standards. Silicone, polyurethane, PVC-based, elastomeric, and PolaRoof RAC coatings are rated and tested for fire resistance under… Read More
April 2
Can You Install Tesla Solar Panels on Any Roof Type?
Key Takeaways Metal roofs need a closer look. Tesla solar panels may not be compatible with every type of metal roof. Standing seam metal may… Read More
March 16
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Asphalt Shingle Roofing
Key Takeaways Asphalt covers roughly 80% of American homes. Industry estimates put it there, though the share is slowly declining as alternatives improve. Three-tab is… Read More
March 9
Tips for Protecting Your Home During a Roof Replacement
Key Takeaways Tarp the ground before the crew arrives. More nails end up in a yard than most homeowners expect, and tall grass hides them…. Read More
March 2
Is My New Roof a Tax Deduction?
Key Takeaways A roof replacement usually isn’t deductible the year you pay for it. As a capital improvement, the cost gets added to your property’s… Read More
February 16
Roof Flashing: What It Is, the Types, and Why It Matters
Key Takeaways Flashing is thin metal that seals the roof’s weak points. Roofers install steel, copper, or aluminum wherever the roof meets something else: chimneys,… Read More
