Category Archive For "Exterior"
Tips For Maintaining a Flat Roof
Although most homeowners are not aware of it, not every type of roof works for every building. Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of common types of roofs can save you wasted time and money from installation and frequent repairs. Before you decide on the right type of roof for your home, it’s important to examine …
Mobile Home Roof Repair
More than any other type of structure, the roofs of mobile homes need regular maintenance to keep them in tact throughout the harshest weather months of the year. With winter fast approaching, it’s important that you address any problems your mobile home roof might be experiencing so that you can prevent large, expensive repairs down …
How to Build a Green Roof System
In recent years, one of the hottest trends for homeowners across the country is constructing green roofs. A green roof provides many benefits both to you as a homeowner and to the surrounding environment. Properly built, a green roof protects your home from outside forces, and functions as a great insulator for your house. Green …
When Asphalt Roll Roofing Should Be Used
On the list of things that don’t warrant every day thought or attention, your roof probably ranks pretty high on the list. However, this can be a costly mistake, as roofing leakage or other failures can cost a pretty penny to correct. You don’t want to wait until you have water dripping on your dining room table …
Signs Your Roof Is Leaking
It’s a fact of life that even the toughest roofing material and expert craftsmanship will wear away over time. If flowing water can form the Grand Canyon, it can destroy your roof. Harsh Philadelphia winters act especially fast, and freeze-thaw cycles can work moisture into your home which adds up to major damage if left …
Determining the Cost of Your Emergency Roofing Repair
One of the most stressful situations that you can find yourself in as a homeowner is needing extensive roof repairs. When your roof suffers serious damage, it can hugely expensive and threaten the interior of your home if not handled in a timely manner. Because repairing, and possibly replacing your roof can be such an expensive …
DIY: Removing Moss from the Roof
If the roof of your home is in a cool, damp and shaded environment then there is a threat that you need to look out for: Moss. When left unattended, as roofs often are, moss can grow wild, putting your roof at risk for big repair costs down the line. Fortunately, with a little vigilance …
3 Types of Metal Roofing: Pros and Cons
When it is time to install a new roof for your home, you have a wide selection of materials and styles to choose from and it can be difficult to decide which type of roof is right for your home. One viable roofing option is metal roofing. Metal roofing materials are manufactured in a variety …
6 Things to Know About EPDM Rubber Roofing
There are plenty of reasons rubber roofing is an appealing choice for homeowners, the number one reason being that rubber roofs can last up to 30 years longer than the more common asphalt shingles. There’s no question that EPDM rubber specifically makes for an especially sturdy choice. If you’re in need of a new roof, …
Protecting Your Roof from Inclement Weather
Your roof is your first and last line of defense for your house. It binds the entire construction together, protects you, your family and possessions from the ravages of the environment, helps to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter and even keeps your home standing. That means it’s vital to …
