When roofing contractors and roof installers install a new roof or a replacement roof, it can sometimes be a messy job. If the old roof has to be torn off, the roofing professionals have to dispose of the materials. Since they are up on the roof while removing them, it isn’t easy to just go throw them in the dumpster.
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Dealing with a Mossy Roof
A roof can suffer from various types of issues. Moss is one issue that plagues some roof shingles. If your roof looks worn out or bad because there is moss growing on your roof and roof shingles, don’t jump to conclusions about needing a replacement roof. In many cases you can actually clean the moss from the roof and the
Read moreSIPS Help LEED the Way
As we mentioned in a previous post, SIPS are a composite, prefabricated material that can be used for roofing. Roofing contractors in North Dakota recently installed SIPS on a new headquarters and visitor center (11,000 square feet in all) at the Audubon National Wildlife Refuge in Coleharbor, North Dakota. The previous building was over 50 years old and the roof
Read moreWhat to Roof
Obviously roofing contractors spend the majority of their time roofing houses and commercial businesses. But have you ever stopped to think of some of the other things that could have a roof installed by a roofing contractor? If you are doing some home renovations and your space is properly configured, you may want to add a breezeway to your
Read moreReplacement Roofing & Real Estate
The condition of a roof plays in to the value of any property. Having a functional roof is important to the structural integrity and to the proper maintenance of a home or building. If you are considering selling your home it is wise to check the condition of your roof. In many cases your roof is probably fine, but you
Read moreStructural Insulated Panels
Have you ever heard of a type of roofing that can be installed by roofing contractors known as Structural Insulated Panels? Well if not, you’re not alone. Many people still only think of asphalt roofing as the main roofing type, but really roofing contractors install new roofs and replacement roofs made of wood, asphalt, rubber, metal and sometimes even new
Read moreWhen Your Roof is Damaged
There has been a lot of wild weather lately and it is really taking a toll on a lot of people’s roofs as well as on the roofs of businesses. When severe weather strikes we are all just glad to be safe and sound, but then there are some practical issues to consider. Even if your house survives a bad
Read moreHow To Estimate the Size of Your Roof
Roofing materials are measured in squares. When you are pricing a new roof or a replacement roof it is helpful to understand how much of the roofing material you will need to purchase. Of course it isn’t practical (or very safe) for the average person to climb up on the roof with a tape measure. Luckily there is an easy
Read moreFire Proof Roof
The wildfires that are ravaging Texas illustrate the importance of having a fire resistant roofing material. Roofing contractors can help you select the type of roofing material that will look nice on your home or commercial property while also providing protection against possible fire damage. Today’s safety standards require all roofing materials to have a minimum degree of fire resistance.
Read moreBe Safe and Proactive with Roof Repair
I’ve been watching something as I drive to work that I want to share with you. I pass a house that has bundles of shingles sitting up on the roof. Those bundles have been sitting there, up near the ridge, for almost a month. I have no idea why the shingles haven’t been put on the roof or what is
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