There are a number of choices with roof coverings today and shingles are usually brought to mind with most people, but there are other selections, such as tile, which can really add to the aesthetics of a home and its style. Tile is an appealing and earth friendly replacement for asphalt shingles, and it projects
Maybe you are trying to decide what kind of roof style is best for your home, as you are in the process of redoing a roof or getting ready to start a new project, but you can’t decide which style is best for what you need. Popular roof types, like hip and gable, seem to
Most anyone that is environmentally inclined or aware of the high cost of utility rates has likely had lingering thoughts about turning to solar energy as their saving grace. Who doesn’t want to be off the grid in some respects? It seems that solar energy is one way of protecting the environment, plus saving on
You may think you know all about low-slope roofs, which is that they are basically flat, like all the cookie cutter houses that you run across in hundreds of neighborhoods throughout the country, but such is not the case. There is a lot more to it than just a plain, old style kind of flat
If you are looking at the roofing projects around your home that either need to be initiated or finished, but you are not ready to go full steam ahead with the cost of typical shingle materials and the added expense of a contractor, you may want to research less expensive options for re-roofing. Roll roofing
These days “green” means more than just a color, and it has taken on a whole different perspective with the environmental movement and sustainable living in general. The popularity of green roofs has gained attention around the world and many businesses and homeowners have gotten into the idea of utilizing green roofs not only from
Many potential homeowners think about a gable roofs and imagine their high and lofty peaks, and the beauty they can bring to a home. Their architectural elegance is reminiscent of stories from long ago. The historical New England Turner-Ingersoll seaside mansion inspired Nathaniel Hawthorn to write his 1851 novel, House of the Seven Gables, which
You discover the puddle of water in the corner of your living room and are searching high and low while going crazy trying to figure out the source. You see the ceiling stains and you realize the drip, drip, drip could be coming from anywhere on the roof. Solving your problem is going to involve
Replacing a roof can be a costly and exasperating process, but if a roof is storm-damaged by hail, high winds, or water and has failed to stand the test of time, there is usually no option other than repair and replacement, which often means deciphering exactly what is covered under a homeowner’s insurance policy and
Many homeowners realize that roof replacement can be an expensive proposition, and they also are aware that adding gutters to the mix will make the whole process even more expensive. If the roof is in bad shape, it stands to reason that the gutters may have to be replaced along with the roof covering, but
