Many people don’t have a good understanding of their homeowners’ insurance because of the wording used in their policies. Insurance companies in states that frequently experience large hail, tornadoes, and hurricanes are changing to a type of coverage that is much less favorable to people called actual cash value or ACV. Some insurance companies change
Hail can be extremely damaging to your roof, especially because the damage may not be noticeable to the untrained eye. Because hail often falls as small ice pellets, it is hard to see the holes and indentations in your roof. Hail is not unusual in this area. In fact, New Jersey is listed in the
The “green” movement has been running full steam, really, since the 1960s, and for good reason. It’s true, we only have one planet and no immediate prospects for relocating to another one if things go pear-shaped. This alone should be enough motivation for us to all do our part, however small, to reduce our carbon
Roofing trends might not seem exciting or glamorous, but they are important if you want to keep your roof in tip-top shape as well as environmentally friendly. Trends in 2019 are geared towards eco-friendly roofing solutions, and they have been part of what has driven current trends. Other looks involve designs, styles and colors. Here
The rain is pounding down on your roof and all you can think about is whether or not the water is going to create an annoying and endless drip, drip, drip. Well, if you have an adequate drainage system, you should have no worries about any dripping or gushes of water coming down to soak
A roofline can determine the look of a home much more than any other feature, and it impacts how a roof is going to protect a home from the elements and other factors. When dealing with the choice of a roofline, a homeowner should know the differences in roof lines and whether to choose a
When it comes to home maintenance, roofs always seem to be one of the biggest issues. This is because of how important a roof is. It works hard to prevent sunlight from overheating your house, it keeps pests away, it keeps your climate control in place, and it must do all of this while being
No wise homeowner is going to deny nor shrug off the importance of their roof. This is one of the most crucial components of your house, and it has a lot of important duties. It has to absorb and deflect a lot of solar radiation and heat, to prevent your house from getting too hot,
Sooner or later, your roof will decay to the point that it has to be addressed. It doesn’t matter whether or not you take excellent care of it, it doesn’t matter how fantastically-built it is. Entropy is a universal force, and nothing lasts forever. Consistent repairs, while necessary and possible to expertly do, actually do
You’ve undoubtedly wondered, why are so many commercial buildings flat-roofed in an area where rainfall is commonplace? It seems like a counterintuitive idea, given pitched roofs are pitched precisely for the purpose of sloughing off snow, ice, and rain. And yet, almost all commercial buildings of any real size, anywhere in the world, is flat.
