Many roof shingles have taken a beating over this past winter. There are many factors to consider when selecting shingles - asphalt roof shingles, architectural shingles, metal shingles and cedar shingles - just to mention a few. Roofing shingle installation is critical to keep your roof from leaking.
Roof repair can be need at any time. A wind storm or a fallen tree limb are just some of the reasons for an emergency roof repair. If you don't do a roof leak repair quickly, an entire section of your drywall ceiling can fall.
Snow on a roof can be a major problem. Roof snow removal will protect your roof from excessive weight build-up. If the snow is wet, the weight of roof snow can be thousands of pounds. Snow roof ice is even a greater hazard.
A tin roof can last a lifetime. Tin roofing is extremely weather resistant when the tin roof installation is done properly. The tin roof must be painted regularly to keep the roof in shape.
Metal roofing is a great roofing material. A metal roof can last for 100-years. There are many types of sheet metal roofing including standing seam metal roof and corrugated metal roofing. The metal roof cost is higher then a shingle type roof, but will outlast a shingle roof several times over.
Gutter ice happens when the temperature is freezing or below. Ice in gutters builds as the water hits the cold metal gutters. As additional water flows into the gutter, a gutter ice dam can form.
Can wet OSB plywood be used for roofing? Roofing materials, such as osb or plywood, can get wet during construction.
Continuous ridge vent is just one of the types of roof vents available. Turbine roof vents provide ventilation when the wind blows. Roof vents are needed both in the summer and winter.
Tim Carter reveals which gutter guard system worked best on his home during his gutter guard tests.
Tim Carter walks you through how to use a pressure washer to clean moss, lichen and algae off your roof without damaging the shingles.
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