Everything in life is a trade-off. Even cleaning the shingles on your roof has its own trade-offs. You’ll never be able to make the old shingles match the color of the new ones entirely, even if they are the same style and color. Every batch of shingles is slightly different. Each run of shingles is ...
Slate roofs have been around for centuries. First used by early castle builders in the late sixteenth century in Europe as the standard product for covering a roof, they now are a sign of distinction among the wealthy and elite. With their unique sense of charm, slate shingles bring something no other roofing products do; ...
Do you need to replace the roof? Are you ready to give asphalt shingles the heave-ho? Does your municipality not approve wood shingles? Slate roofing might just be the material to consider. Bold and muted color combinations allow for the unique character of your home to shine through — even long the roofline. What is ...
Shingle work is hard and backbreaking labor. However, it’s not a complicated process and can be easily done with a little knowledge and advice. I’ll explain the ins and outs of the trade and give you some insider tips when roofing or re-roofing with dimensional asphalt shingles. In this article, I’m not going to explain ...
Roofing your home or shed with asphalt shingles is the practical way to preventing water and moisture from entering your home. Nearly every home in America is roofed with these asphalt shingles. It is the easiest and most cost effective way for drying in your home. An under-layment of tar paper is applied to the ...
Replacing a few damaged asphalt roofing shingles doesn’t necessarily require a roofer if you have the necessarily home improvement skills. This is a simple process that can be completed by almost any homeowner when there is no damage to the underlying structure and no notable water damage. If your roof repair falls under this category, ...
Installing asphalt shingles isn’t the most pleasant job in the world, but it’s a relatively simple one. And once you tackle a few rows you’ll get the hang of it pretty quick. The following tips will focus only on a standard gable roof as it’s by far the most straightforward type of roof to shingle. ...
Metal Copper, Tin, Zinc, Aluminum, Steel are all used as roofing materials. With the exception of the last two mentioned, metal roofs have been around for hundreds of years. They come in two basic shapes- sheets that attach at the seams, and shingles. The pros are that metal roofs, properly maintained, last 50-100 years or ...
Wood shingles give a home that antique look without having to be so old. They are commonly used for roofing shingles as well as siding. Wood shingles or cedar shakes are making a come back in many house designs. They are as easy to install as an asphalt shingle and typically last nearly as long. ...
When people decide to replace the roof on their home, they often only consider replacing the previous roofing type. However before calling a contractor, the careful homeowner should be aware that there are eight types of roofing that are commonly used in residential construction and all can be added to an existing home. Asphalt shingles ...
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