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How to Repair a Slate Roof With the Copper Tab Method

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:00:00 CST

A slate roof is one of the best investments you can make for your home. Not only is a slate roof very attractive, but it is also almost 5 times more durable than an asphalt roof. An asphalt roof will last 20 years, while a slate roof can last almost 100 years.

Top 5 Tips For Roofing Maintenance

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:30:00 CST

Taking care of roofing may be the most important property maintenance job you do all year. A damaged roof will only get worse over time, and could end up costing big money if it's not taken care of. To prevent long-term and costly damage, follow these top five tips for roofing maintenance.

The Truth About Radiant Barriers And Your New Roof

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:30:00 CDT

If you're looking into having a new roof put onto your home, you may have been hearing about some products that claim to be radiant barriers. While there are legitimate products out there, and legitimate companies that install them, it pays to understand the facts about radiant heat and how it works when incorporated into a new roof.

Your Homes Roof is First Line of Protection

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:30:00 CST

As a professional roofer here in the Atlanta area, I naturally think about roofs a lot. Now, if you have a roof over your head that is properly installed and of the correct material, you probably don't have to think about your roof at all. It's probably only when yours fails that you start to think about your roofing, and that is how it should be.

Tips on Hiring a Roofing Contractor

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:00:00 CDT

Does your roof need to be replaced? If so, it's probably time to call in a roofing contractor.

How to Repair a Leaky Roof

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:00:00 CDT

Causes of Leakage Occasionally metal-wall flashing may warp and be drawn out of the groove or joint in the vertical surface or, when roll roofing is used, it may break at its junction with the vertical surface, allowing water to run down behind it. The force of the wind may tear flashing loose from the face of the roofing allowing water to enter under it during heavy rains.

Tips For Getting the Best Leaky Roof Repair

Sat, 30 May 2009 17:30:00 CDT

Winter may finally be over, but in some of the hardest hit regions of the country, it's left a lingering reminder of its wrath. As KUSA TV out of Colorado recently reported, "Wet, heavy snow means leaking roofs".

Roof Coatings

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:00:00 CDT

If you have coated roofs within your property, then sooner or later you may need to consider the prospect of maintenance work, usally due to the effects of corrosion or erosion. The easiest solution would be to get some one in to do the work for you , but in todays financial situation more people are taking on the challenge of completing the work themselves.