The performance of your roof involves more than durable roofing shingles. It takes a complete roofing system—including ventilation and insulation products—to maximize your roof’s performance and durability. These elements work together to provide additional comfort and help to: Extend the life of your roof Save money on heating and cooling costs Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Attic … Continued
As the temperatures begin to drop, you must start thinking about how winter may affect your home. Winterizing protects you and your home from the harsh weather and you must perform these tasks every year. In order to keep your home safe throughout the winter, you must have a solid roof over your head. Having … Continued
Do you know how often you should have your chimney swept? According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), it should happen at least once a year. When was the last time yours was done? A chimney sweep most likely isn’t at the front of your mind, but every homeowner with a chimney should … Continued
Looking for ways to increase indoor comfort this summer? The following are a few roof maintenance tasks that can reduce the temperature of your roof and entire building and increase energy efficiency. Commercial Coatings Roofing materials absorb heat. Many commercial roofs use a coating material to reflect heat back and prevent it from absorbing … Continued
As you look around your neighborhood in the morning, you may notice some roofs have frost and some do not. What does it mean? Is it a problem if your roof has frost? Is it a problem if it doesn’t? The following breaks it down to help you understand what frost on your roof might … Continued
When winter hits, snow accumulating on your roof can be normal. What you do not want, however, are ice dams. These can occur when the snow melts on the roof and then the cold weather refreezes it, creating ice dams along the edge of your roof. Ice dams can be damaging to the interior and … Continued
Snow is beautiful around the holidays, whether you are skiing through it or watching it fall as you sit beside a warm fire. However, it’s not so great when you are shoveling it off your driveway or scraping it off your windshield. Snow can also do a number on your roof, especially when it keeps … Continued
St. Louis winters can be brutal. From cold temperatures to heavy snow, houses take a beating. Roofs are often more affected than any other part of the home. The space beneath them may also affect how well you stay warm during the winter. Because of this, you should pay close attention to insulation and ventilation. … Continued
If your roof springs a leak, or if the old roof needs a complete replacement, you might be tempted to do the project yourself. After all, you’ve got a hammer and nails and you can go to the home improvement store and buy the shingles. Before you commit to this path, though, you might want … Continued
Homeowners and business owners alike may believe that the first sign of roof damage is a leak. Unless a roof is damaged by a fallen tree or something else that may puncture the roof, it takes some time before roof damage leads to obvious leaking. Here are some signs to look out for before it … Continued