Bollinger Roofing Company Inc

One of the problems with natural sunlight is that its ultraviolet spectrum can damage fabrics in your home or business, including carpet and furniture. Solatube removes 99 percent of UV light, protecting your fabrics and keeping things cool.

If you are having your home remodeled or repainted, consider replacing your old shingles. Today’s roofing products come in many different colors and can add to the beauty of your home and complement the other work you are having done.

Did you know that reflective roof coatings help your roof to maintain its color over time? Because these coatings literally prevent sun and UV damage, they are able to improve the overall look of your home as it ages.

Did you know that studies have shown that people who are regularly exposed to natural light are more positive and productive? Installing Solatube skylights can be a business smart upgrade in office and industrial settings.

Did you know that elastomeric roof coating can add an additional 10 to 20 year of life to an old roof? It not only increases the life of the roof but also can make the building more energy efficient.

It might seem like forever until you have to replace your roof, but the 15-30 years a shingle or wood shake roof lasts will probably go more quickly than you imagine. A metal roof, on the other hand, will often last as long as the house itself.

While you could fairly easily leave your house to avoid the noise of having your roof replaced, we know that leaving your business costs you money. We know the importance of working with your schedule to keep you open for business as long as possible.

Hail is often a killer of roofing materials. However, metal roofing, being more solid in nature, has the ability to survive most hail storms.

If there is standing water on your roof, mold and algae can grow and cause extensive damage. Once the water is drained, let us apply a new roof coating to protect against the problems these organisms create.

Did you know that Solatube Daylighting systems are actually much easier to have installed than traditional skylights? These systems feature angle adapters and extension tubing that make the trickiest installations easy and even make it simple to avoid attic obstructions like rafters and joists.

Q: Why is fascia so important? A: These boards help cover ugly ends of beams or elements attached to the roofing system, so that the overall aesthetic of the home is more appealing.

If you like the durability and convenience of metal roofing, you're in good company. Over 650,000 tons of steel was used in metal roof construction during 2011, and demand has increased every year since then.

Solatube roofing is virtually maintenance free. In fact, the leak-proof design of a Solatube roofing system is engineered specifically to be air and waterproof, which means little if any maintenance. This is a far cry from traditional windows and standard skylight systems.

Make sure the roof is properly insulated. Lack of insulation can lead to extremes of heat and cold over the course of a year and wreak havoc on the structure of a roof.

Q: How much will it cost to reroof my house? A: This depends on the materials used and the square footage you need replaced. Paying a professional is more expensive but will yield better results.

Ceramic tile roofing is most commonly found in the Mediterranean and tropical or arid environments of the country. This type of tile includes barrel tiles, thick shingle tiles, and slate-like tiles.

A roof is the ultimate shield for a building. It stops excess heat and sun from entering, as well as preventing wind, snow, and rain from coming inside. Make sure that you have your roof inspected if you suspect any damages have occurred.

As some slate weathers, part or all of it will turn brown, which is why some older slate roofs look brown. But you don't have to worry, this fading and color change will look different, but it doesn't affect the strength or longevity of slate.

Did you know that lack of exposure to sunlight may end up affecting the strength of your bones? However, depending on a person's condition, it may not always be possible for him or her to go outside. Fortunately, the Solatube system can bring sunlight indoors minus its harmful UV component.

There is only one category of metal roofing system used in today's low slope commercial roofing application: structural metal panels. Structural metal panels are effective low slope roofing systems because of their hydrostatic and water barrier creating characteristics.

If you have an asphalt shingle roof, look for the little granules that cover its surface that may have washed off to the ground around the house. These granules protect the surface of the shingle, and as they wash or are knocked off, the shingles begin to degrade. Think about having the shingles replaced.

Solatube Daylighting Systems are designed to be self-contained, sealed units. This means that parts like the dome, flasher, diffuser, and tubing all contain seals, which will prevent infiltration of dirt, dust, debris, or insects.

Did you know you can have a leaky roof and not even know it? The attics in most newer buildings are designed with an abundance of insulation, which can absorb water from a leaky roof and consequently hide tell-tale symptoms. Be sure to have your roof checked on a regular basis for any signs of leakage.

Having a metal roof installed over your existing roof is cost-effective and environmentally conscientious. You avoid the expense of roof stripping and material disposal, plus you’re keeping asphalt and similar materials out of local landfills.

Did you know that Solatube fixtures virtually eliminate any heat collection from the sun? This innovative system rather gathers light while blocking the heat, ensuring that your room remains bright but cool.

What types of roofing are considered a onetime investment because they're so durable? If you guessed some metal roofs like aluminum, zinc and steel shingle, you're right. Instead of lasting 20 years, they can last 50 years or more.

Instead of having to completely replace a metal roof, we can apply an elastomeric roof coating that will protect it, extend its life, and give it a fresh look.

If you have a low-slope roof on your commercial building, then the only type of metal roof you can have is a metal panel roof system. This has the advantage that the metal panels have both structure and water-barrier characteristics.

Roof shingles are actually part of a water shedding system that requires a minimum slope to work properly. That's why you don't see shingles installed on flat roofs. Can you guess the minimum slope for a shingled roof? That would be 2/12. A normal pitch is 4/12.

Solatube solutions present factory-assembled parts for fast, easy and polished-looking installations. Installations on a shingle asphalt roof can take two hours or less.