How Much Does Solar Roofing Cost?
Electricity from traditional sources is becoming more expensive, which is why many homeowners have switched to solar. However, whether you’ll save money by installing solar panels will depend on a number of key factors. Before making the leap, find out how your incentives and location may be
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What Should I Do If I’m Missing Shingles From My Roof?
After a day of high winds, you may have noticed a shingle or two lying in your yard. While this doesn’t necessarily mean you have to replace your roof, you do need to repair it as soon as you can. Why do shingles blow off the roof? Most shingles can withstand some pretty strong winds,
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What Are Snow Guards & Do I Need Them For My Roof?
Living in southeastern PA, we get snow. We don’t get mountains of it, but we can expect at least a couple snow storms every winter. Sun and higher temperatures help the snow melt. In some cases, you may have noticed large amounts of snow sliding off your roof all at once in a sheet. This
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4 Roofing Trends to Continue in 2022
The past two years have been challenging for so many business in various industries. What business predicted may have played out was likely far from reality. People spent more time at home. For a number of people, the extra savings typically used for vacations or extracurricular was repurposed for
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Replacing Your Church Roof: What Leaders Need to Know
You’ve discovered that your church roof is leaking. Or maybe you’re working on next year’s maintenance budget. Maybe you don’t have records of what’s been done on the roof, and you need help determining its condition. What goes into church roof repairs and replacements, and what
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How Long Should A Commercial Flat Roof Last? & Tips for Its Longevity
A flat roofing system on a commercial building can last 20-25 years on average. 3 main types of rubber roofs are installed on commercial buildings: EPDM: Lifetime of 20-40 years TPO: Lifetime of 20-30 years PVC: Lifetime of up to 30 years You’ll want to consider the anticipated lifetime of the
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Should I Clear the Snow Off My Roof?
The Good News: Your roof was made to withstand the conditions Roofs are designed and built for all weather conditions, including snow. Architects and structural engineers are careful to ensure that the roofs they design are capable of easily holding up under snow and ice conditions. Below are
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Does Walking On Your Shingled Roof Damage It?
Yes, it can. The likelihood and level of severity depends on the time of year. Shingles are hardy and are made to withstand an occasional walk. However, if it’s hot outside, say 80 degrees, and there’s direct sunlight on the roof, the asphalt base of the shingle will soften. Walking over
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How has COVID-19 affected the roofing industry? 3 Main Impacts
We didn’t know what 2020 had in store for us. Then 2020 bled into 2021 and here we are, just over 2 months away from 2022, and the effects of this crisis are still far reaching. Roofing is an essential “life sustaining” business. To stay open and operate safely, we adjusted our process.
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When Do I Know It’s Time to Replace My Gutters?
Gutters catch the water running off the roof and direct the water toward the downspout to drain it away from critical structural areas. Gutters are an integral part of a roofing system and should be kept clear of debris for peak performance. Many people don’t often think about their gutters if
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