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,
Thinking about repairing or replacing a roof can be confusing, particularly when it comes to deciding what kinds of materials to use in the process. Most homeowners want to know the choices available to them. Shingles will likely be part of that choice and, believe it or not, there are innumerable options with shingles. There
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.
Did you know that your roof has an immediate and direct impact on your heating and cooling costs? Well, it’s very true. Your roof works to deflect invading heat and UV energy from the sun, as well as providing a seal to keep cooler or warmer air inside. Choosing the right roof can be a
Traditionally, when you were choosing your roofing shingles or tiles, you were having to decide on a color to which you could commit as well. After all, you surely can’t paint roof shingles, can you? The thought seems ridiculous, messy and destined to end poorly. However, you can indeed paint shingles and tiles – if
While your attic is sure to be warmer than the outside temperature on a cold winter day (if it’s working right), this doesn’t mean an attic is truly warm. Anyone who’s lived in places with heavy winters remembers how chilly an attic can be, and this was immortalized in the film Christmas Vacation quite famously.
Skylights are something that people often don’t give enough thought to. Sure, they’re appreciated in a lot of cases and depending on their implementation, they can add a real atmosphere to a space. But, it’s time to explore when they’re really helpful, when not to use them, and the ups and downs of the concept.
