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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 …
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What is a Ridge Vent on a Roof?
A ridge vent is an opening along the peak (ridge) of a sloped roof which allows warm air to escape the attic, thus improving the energy efficiency of the home. It looks like this: Installation of a ridge vent typically increases the cost of the project by $200-300. If you have a lot of sunlight …
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What is a Skylight?
Skylight is a window installed in a roof. It looks like this:
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What is a Chimney?
Chimney a vertical structure that conducts smoke and gases up from a fire or furnace through the roof of a building. It looks like this:
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What is a Dormer?
Dormer is a window that sticks out from a sloping roof. It looks like this:
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What are Flat Roofs?
Low slope roofs (sometimes called flat roofs) are usually found on commercial and industrial properties, such as stores and warehouses. However, many residential buildings, especially in urban areas, use them too.
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Benefits of a Wood Roof
Wood roofs are usually made of cedar or redwood. They are preferred by some homeowners due to their natural looks and character. A wood roof also helps insulating the attic, allowing the house to “breathe”. However, wood roofs generally have shorter life expectancy than other kinds of roofs due to mold, rot and insects, unless …
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Benefits of Slate Roofs
Slate is one of the oldest kinds of roof and nowadays usually shows up on upscale homes. It’s durable (natural slate may last 100 years), resists fire and wind quite well, requires almost no maintenance and offers a very natural look. Slate roofs are significantly more expensive than asphalt ones. They also cannot be walked …
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Four Factors That Can Endanger Your Roof
Roof damage is a huge problem, especially in an area of the country that experiences extremes of weather from frigid winters with high, icy winds to hot, dry summers following rainy springtime. There are tons of things that can contribute to damaging your roof, and controlling these factors goes a long way towards limiting the …
The Most Common Roof Problems (That You Can Repair Yourself)
Your roof is one of the most important components of your home. It protects it from the elements by sealing out water, insects, debris and other undesirables. Small problems with a roof can create major consequences to your home’s interior, including mold growth and structural damage. Here are some of the most common roofing problems, …
