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50,000 businesses means you need to do your research when looking for the right fit. Luckily, not all 50,000 of those roofing contractors are in your area – but unfortunately, the stat below means your research might have to be more extensive than you were planning.

You do not want injuries or worse happening on your property during your install.

Installing Drip Edge will direct water away from the facia and roofing components and protect your roof and siding.

Water tends to travel before it drips down visibly. Interestingly, a leak can come out twenty feet away from the original leak in a roof.

Have your gutter system checked BEFORE the weather changes!

Flashing around pipes is vital to a water-tight home.

If there’s a leak somewhere, an inspection will help you determine how widespread it is. Often, roofs will leak along flashing points. If this is the case, and the leak is isolated, a quick repair may be all that is necessary. If the roof is leaking in several places, a roofing replacement may be in order.

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Solar shingles were first made available for commercial use in 2005. Dow Powerhouse Solar Shingles first appeared in Colorado in 2011 and are now available in nearly 20 states (including Texas!) and Canada.

Thatch roofs were developed around 735 BC. King John of England decreed in the 12th century that thatch roofs are to be replaced by clay tiles to avoid fire. Unfortunately, it did not prevent the Great London Fire in 1666 because the houses were made of wood and pitch.

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Your roof’s age is one of the most important considerations. Most asphalt shingles have a lifespan of about 20 – 30 years. If the roof is damaged but most of it is still in good shape, a spot repair may make sense. But, if the roof is approaching (or past) 20 years old, replacing it may be the better way to go long-term.

Make sure the roofing contractor you choose is properly licensed and insured.

Before and After! What a difference!

Roof pitch (or slope) tells you how many inches the roof rises for every 12 inches in depth.

Extremely fire resistant! We hope that never is an issue for you, but just sayin'…

If your roof can't breathe, it will not be able to function properly.

All materials used on your roof should complement each other.

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Copper roofing was the first metal roof, and many historic structures still wear their original green copper caps to this day. When the method of galvanization (the act of coating steel or iron with zinc) was invented in 1836 in France, zinc-coated roofs became extremely popular. In 1857, the first galvanized roof in America was installed on the U.S. Mint in New Orleans.

A combination roof incorporates a design using various roofs on the same structure for aesthetic and practical reasons.

As the name suggests, flat roofs appear to be completely flat with no pitch. However, they do have a slight pitch to allow for water run-off and drainage.

Water problems can cause almost half of a building's problems! Be very careful when hiring a roofing contractor, as getting a bad one can drastically hurt your roof’s longevity and even the structural integrity of your home or business.

You do not want injuries or worse happening on your property during your installation.

Decking is critical. The boards must be replaced if there is any damage or rotting. This will protect the roof and provide the shingles a secure structure.

"Though asphalt shingles don’t seal immediately after being nailed down in place, they quickly seal by heat from the sun. The duration it takes for the asphalt to activate and seal together depends on the climate, roof slope, and the direction of the roof compared to the sun.

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This article provides some great insight into your roof!

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Ask The Contractor: 9 Things You Never Knew About Your Roof Your roof protects your home and everything in it. It usually does a great job, regardless of the fact that it seldom receives the appreciation and attention it deserves. Here are a few things you should know about your roof and how to take care of it. Q: What is the best roofing material to in

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Slate. Hard as a rock, literally! They’re fireproof, waterproof, natural, will last centuries, and they have a track record that goes back thousands of years and spans the globe. Slate was and is a popular roofing material because of its strength, durability and aesthetic appeal.

Asphalt is the number one roofing material in the USA.

A Gambrel or a barn roof is much like a mansard roof in the sense that it has two different slopes. The difference between the two is that the Gambrel only has two sides, while the mansard has four.

Both residential and commercial roofing is on the rise, and even if new homes and businesses slow, roof repairs and maintenance will always still be a steady stream of work for both commercial and residential roofing companies.

An extended warranty is something to consider when installing new roof!

While the idea of natural building materials still holds strong sentimental appeal, some insurance companies charge more to cover a home with a wood-shake roof because of the potential for fire, and others won’t insure it at all.

Are your gutters guarded? They provide protection and convenience!

The two options you can choose from are dimensional shingles, also known as architectural or laminate shingles, and 3-tab. Architectural shingles are thicker and therefore last longer, but are also more expensive. 3-tab is flat and comes in a consistent shape and size.