Tag: Asphalt Shingles

I think the mentality of a good portion of all homeowners feel that as long as the roof keeps them dry why not use the contractor that has the cheapest price, roofing is roofing right? It is kind of funny to know that when that same person goes shopping for a car that the same… [ Read More ]

Asphalt composition shingles are designed to be installed on roof slopes greater than a 4 in 12 pitch. Therefore the asphalt manufactures base their warranties around the minimum recommended pitch of 4 in 12. For those who don't understand the roof pitch number here is a way to envision it. For every 12 inches you… [ Read More ]

I've been in the residential roofing trade for over 30 years and the most common question I've been asked is about nails verses staples. What fastener is the best at keeping your roof in place during the forces of nature? The head of a nail has more surface area then that of the crown of… [ Read More ]

Do you have a home that seems dark inside? Would you like to brighten your home up without using more electricity? The answer is simple, have skylights installed in those dark areas of your home and use natural light, it's free and energy efficient! Even on those cloudy days you can get enough light to… [ Read More ]

Recently I had a call from a customer that had just noticed a stain in his ceiling. He began to tell me a bought the home ten years ago brand new and that he was told he had a 30 year roof. He asked me if that had meant his roof would last 30 years?… [ Read More ]