Did you know that extreme UV radiation can affect your roofing materials and cause your roof to age quickly? This is true for all seasons, but especially true during the summer, when the sun’s heat is the strongest. Extreme UV radiation can damage your roofing material over time causing decay, as well as aging. It…
If you live in an area where you are likely to have tornadoes or hurricane-prone wind damage, knowing what wind speed can damage your roof is important. Even though wind can happen anywhere! Knowing about storms in your area can help you understand the potential damage it can do to your roof. Wind damage is…
A roof leak can be one of the most stressful situations a homeowner can face. If the roof leak is one that you can see from the inside of your home, on the ceiling, you know it’s more serious. The first thing you want to do is contain the leak so the water doesn’t go…
Mother Nature can often send severe weather to your home and causing severe weather damage to your home’s roof. Many of these forms are typically covered in your insurance claim. But it’s important to check with your insurance agent to see what specifically is covered by your insurance. Hail damage to your roof or siding…
Every wonder how roofing a home got started and what kind of material they used? The first known tiled roofs started appearing around 2,000 – 3,000 BC in China, Babylon and Greece. It would be several thousand years after this that the roof gained walls and became a true house in 6,500 BC. While animal…
There are many common spring roof issues you may face as the season changes. It’s finally starting to feel like Spring! The flowers are blooming, the trees are budding and your roof is leaking?! Now that winter is over, you may discover some unpleasant conditions in your roof. Here’s what to look for: Gutter Problems.…
There are many different types of roofing materials to choose from these days; from asphalt to metal to wood shakes to clay tile and many more. But have you ever wondered what is the most popular roofing types here in the Midwest? The asphalt shingles is hands down the most popular form of roofing material…
To determine if you have a successful insurance claim regarding your roof leak, you may want to begin by asking yourself a few questions first. Not everything is black and white when it comes to insurance claims and not every insurance company is the same, but these questions will help you determine if you should…
We’ve all heard about Spring cleaning and how beneficial it is for you and your house. But have you thought about Spring cleaning for your roof? Cleaning and maintaining your roof are imperative for the lifespan of your roof. Preventative maintenance on your roof can save you thousands of dollars in roof repairs in the…
A roof plan is an architectural plan that ties all the elements of a roof together from dimensions, pitch/slope, placement of vents and drainage and material specifications. While project specifics may vary, all roof plans should show the outline of the roof overlaid on top of the building perimeter walls and include the structural details.…