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Roof Types

Mar 16
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What to Look for in a Roof When Buying a Home

By | Roof Types, Roofing

With so many choices, purchasing a home may be a daunting task, and you don’t want to take it lightly. Buying a home is exciting, but how can you know if it will last over time? Roofs are one of the most expensive parts of a home and the most critical because they keep your home secure and safe. If you want to make sure your roof lasts, there are a few things you should look for when inspecting it. The information below will help you understand whether or not the roof on a new home you’re purchasing is in good shape and the peace of mind you need when putting in an offer. How to Inspect a Roof Before buying a house, you need to inspect the roof for any damages. There are a few different techniques to inspect the roof for problems. First, you may be able to…

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Oct 23
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How Do Solar Reflective Shingles Work and Are They Worth the Cost?

By | Roof Types

Solar reflective shingles and solar reflective roof membranes can be an essential component of a building system designed to decrease overall building energy consumption and the environmental impact of the house or structure. Reflective roof shingles surfaces reflect much more infrared radiation (IR) than conventional roof surfaces. IR is a kind of light that causes much heat to be generated onto roof surfaces, so designers came up with the idea of solar reflective shingles, or reflective shingles, to reduce the consumption of IR from the sun by reflecting this light off the roof’s exterior, preventing the high temperature from being transmitted to the inside of a home or building (for example, to the attic or to any rooms you might have at the top of your house). Reflecting shingles and solar reflective roofs generally keep building interiors much cooler by decreasing heat transfer and lowering the use and stress on…

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Jul 22
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Roof Types & Styles: The Best Roofing Materials for Your California Home

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If you’re planning a new roofing project for your California home, you may be wondering which roof types and styles are best. In this article, we’re going to take a deep-dive into your options, eliminating confusion and helping you to choose the roof that’s right for you.  Which Roof Types And Styles Are Best?  No single roof type is best in all conditions. The roof you choose depends very much on your circumstances. A couple of things to consider before selecting a roof product: What type of product is currently on your roof? If you have an asphalt shingle roof or a wood shake roof, you will need to install a product that is less than 6 lbs per sq. ft.  If you have a standard weight tile, you can install almost any product because the structure was designed to handle the load of 10 lbs per sq ft. What…

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