There is nothing quite as durable as slate roofing shingles. In fact, if the ASHI Technical Journal may be believed, they may last well past the consumer’s lifetime. So why should homeowners weigh their options carefully before investing in slate shingles? Durability: 40, 50 or 175 Years? There is little doubt that slate shingles outlast ...
Damaged asphalt shingles can be a leaking nightmare. Falling branches, strong winds and natural wear and tear can all cause asphalt shingles to leak. But you don’t have to tear off the whole roof and start from scratch. You can easily replace a few shingles without breaking the bank to replace the entire roof with ...
Asphalt shingles are inexpensive and versatile, which probably explains why over 80% of roofs are made of asphalt. They are economical to buy and install, work well with various roof types and pitches, and come in a wide variety of costs, colors, styles and quality. They are relatively easy to cut to size, fit together ...
Installing an attic fan can drastically lower the temperature of your home during hot summer months. Energy efficient and inexpensive, installing an attic fan is a good project for homeowners with some do it yourself experience and an asphalt roof or a gable vent. If you meet these requirements, follow this tutorial to help lower ...
While cleaning out your roof gutters did you notice a large amount of granules in them? If so, you may have a potential roofing problem in the making. As asphalt shingles wear they tend to shed the granules that make up their top layer and thus become more prone to leaks. Thankfully asphalt shingles are ...
Whether you’re remodeling, adding on to your existing home or building from scratch, there are always building supply companies that stand out from the rest to become the best. But they’re not always easy to find for the uninitiated homeowner. Often, the long trial and error guessing games of choosing a building supply company’s products, ...
Asphalt shingles are most common roofing product on the market today. With their ease of installation, cheap costs and ability to last, it’s no wonder why asphalt shingles are used in so many roofing applications. So what is an asphalt shingle? It is a reinforced felt (both organic and synthetic) or fiberglass mat substructure that ...
Layering asphalt shingles over an existing roof is a good way to replace a roof quickly but is not always the best roofing solution. While many contractors may encourage you to just add an additional layer to your roof, this suggestion can be a bad idea if your shingles are in bad condition or you ...
Cleaning gutters is possibly the one task that trumps unclogging toilets as homeowner’s least favorite tasks to undertake. This may be because of the time it takes to unclog their gutters, or perhaps the knowledge that you could put it off, if you really wanted to, but that the job would just be that much ...
There are several types of shingles that you can use when replacing or having your roof replaced. There are wood, slate, or asphalt shingles, or roof tiles. The following will give you a description of each and pros and cons that go along with them. There are also some helpful tips to help guide your ...