Plywood Over Solid Wood Sheathing: Do You Need It?

Many people often wonder what the point is of installing plywood over solid wood sheathing. They think what’s the point of it? Isn’t it a waste of time, energy and money? However, that isn’t the case. Remember, the keyword is solid. At one point in time, it was standard to use shiplap, tongue and groove,…

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Roof Certifications and Inspections: Do You Need One?

You have probably heard about a home inspection before, but a roofing certification isn’t part of that process. A home inspection doesn’t involve a roof inspection. Most of those individuals aren’t familiar with all of the regulations and rules involving roofing. A roofing inspector is going to climb on your roof and give you a…

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Consider a Standing Seam Metal Roof

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Even though these aren’t going to be right for every homeowner, business owner or building, they are one of the best in quality when it comes to a new roofing system for your property. They are becoming increasing popular due to the ever-increasing cost of petroleum causing the prices of a standard fiberglass asphalt shingle…

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Tile Roofs are Built to Withstand the Test of Time

Even though many people haven’t heard of tile roofs, they are actually one of the best options available for your structure.  Buildings that have these roofs installed will have the greatest degree of protection from extreme weather conditions and devastation. Concrete and clay tile roofing is able to resist the damage from any extreme weather…

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Showing Off One of Our Recent Metal Roof Jobs

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Differences between Asphalt Shingles and Concrete Tile Roofing: What are They?

When driving through the majority of neighborhoods, you will likely see a variety of different roofing materials. Most of the time, you will find that asphalt shingles are going to dominate as the most popular type of material for roofing. Just like anything else, the most popular materials aren’t always going to be the best…

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Class A Rated Tile Roofs: What Are They?

Every year, it seems as if you are hearing about homes that ended up being consumed from a wildfire. Just thinking about something like this happening can send a chill down your spine. You don’t want to think about something like that happening to you. Even if you live in areas where there aren’t a…

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Insulating Your Roof: Why Should You Do It?

Insulation tends to be quite popular in the world of construction. Building codes require a certain amount of insulation, plus, it can help to save the owner a significant amount of money over the course of time. On low-slope or flat roofs, it has to be considered closely in any new construction, as well as…

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How to Choose the Perfect Color Siding for Your Home

Siding on your home is important. It adds beauty and aesthetic appeal for your home, especially on the outside of it. If you are thinking about changing your siding, the decision might be a little harder than what you think. With thousands of colors available on the market, trying to find the perfect color for…

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20 Year or 30 Year Shingles? What’s the Difference?

Are you in the market for a new roof? Do you need to figure out what roof is going to work the best for your home? Trying to decide which roof is the best can be confusing for some, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult as one might think. Once you have an…

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