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.
In locations with potent winters, there’s always a lot of talk about snow guards, and what a great, important solution they are for any home with a significantly sloped roof. Well, there are definitely calls for them, it’s not always necessary. There also seems to be a lot of misunderstanding about what these can do,
Winter can be a menacing time for your roof. Not only is snow heavy and treacherous, but things like ice dams and water build up can cause severe water damage to your home. Water damage is an insidious problem, which can bring a lot of serious problems. For one, leaky roofs are miserable, and ruin
Roof maintenance should be an ongoing ritual, particularly with seasonal changes. Fall and spring are the critical times of year and should be automatic reminders of what needs to be done to keep a roof in shape throughout the year. Roofing contractors definitely recommend checking a roof at these different times of the year. With
The concept of a rooftop garden is nothing new as ancient civilizations utilized raised terraces to grow trees, shrubs, and plants during the reigns of Roman, Egyptian and Mesopotamian empires. Most seasoned gardeners today think of their backyard or plot of land in the wide open spaces as their garden patches, but other determined gardeners
Roof water damage can be a messy and discouraging thing to deal with, especially when it leads to various other roof related issues. It’s just something that many homeowners don’t anticipate until the damage has been done. Before water damage makes its claim on your roof, here are a few things you should know about
