Basics of Roofing Ventilation
Although often overlooked, proper ventilation in your attic is essential to proper performance of any asphalt shingle roofing system. Popper ventilation can also decrease your monthly utility bills and even increase the comfort of your home. Perhaps the most common misconception about attic space is that you want your attic to be at the same temperature as your home.
Types of damage to asphalt roofing shingles.
Wind damage is the most common form of storm damage that can affect an asphalt shingle roof. This occurs most frequently during high wind storm events and can often be seen from the ground. When high winds hit your roof it can break the adhesive seals that keeps your shingles sealed tight and break them.
Insurance process guide for homeowners
If you have sustained damage to your roof, siding, windows or even just gutters, it often makes sense to file a claim with your homeowner’s insurance. The most common cause of damage to your roof is severe weather. Whether high winds, damaging hail, or even downed trees, any damage caused by weather may qualify you for insurance coverage.
Everything you should (but probably don’t) know about asphalt shingle roofs.
When you picture a roof in your mind you’re probably picturing an asphalt shingle roof of some kind. That is the go to roofing system for almost every roofing contractor and home-owner alike. Whether it’s an architectural roof shingle, three tab, or a fancy designer roof shingle, a new asphalt shingle roof can protect your biggest investment, add value to your home and give you serious peace of mind.
What size hail causes roof damage?
Regardless of size, hail is capable of causing damage. The level of damage they cause is dependent on the condition of the roof, construction material, impact velocity, and projectile size.
Metal roofs are the clear winner when it comes to resilience whereas asphalt is practically a sitting duck when it comes to these airborne chunks of ice. The following guidelines should give you a general idea of what damage to expect from each respective size of hail.
How to choose a roofing contractor
The hardest part of handling a roof repair or replacement is finding someone who is qualified to do the job. After you suffer damage due to a storm, you likely want to get your home back on track, and the first step in that process is repairing everything.
There are often tons of contractors that flock into towns following a natural calamity, but that doesn’t mean that you should hire the first person you see.
How to choose the right roof color
Getting a new roof on your house can be a pretty exciting experience. Getting extra protection is great, but beyond that, a new roof can also help you get a new look for your house. One of the best ways to do this is by getting a new color for your replacement roof.
There are many things that you should consider before you pick your style and color. The tile and shingle manufacturers in our modern, business-driven world provide more options than you’ll ever have time to choose from.
Does my roof really need to be replaced or just repaired?
Over the course of the past 10 years, the average price of a shingle roof has doubled. That being the case, a repair might look way more appealing than a replacement. Despite that, most contractors still push for total replacement over repair.
If you ask complex questions, you’ll get complex answers, but today we’re going to give you the basic information that you need to make an educated decision on whether you should repair your roof or replace it.