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Roofing Mistakes

Here at RoofingCo, we are committed to you, our customer, and we feel that it is important to keep you informed about all of the latest products and safety updates we can find. We know that selecting a roofing contractor and a new roof is a huge commitment and we want you to feel safe when doing so. That is why w are posting about some of the largest mistakes customers make when it comes to roof repair. There are many areas where people can make poor decisions and we do not want you to become a victim of a bad roof. So keep reading to avoid a long term headache and think of RoofingCo when its time to update your home!

Choosing a roofing company because they were the fastest to respond to your needs

Although this can sound enticing, the company can probably start right away on your home for a reason. Chances are they do not have any work and its because they have done multiple bad jobs in the past and no one will use them again.

Selecting materials because they are the cheapest in price

This caution is one that many people fall victim to. They feel that their roofing job is going to be so expensive so they try to save where they can. The problem is, suppliers can have very low prices up front but then charge very high shipping costs, handling fees, and the up front prices will very rarely include sales tax. The materials also might be cheap for a reason—they are not any good. Many times you get what you pay for and with roofing it is no different. A cheap roof might be good today, but could start leaking on you tomorrow.

Using contractors who you can never get in touch with

Because of the large amount of small roofing businesses, there are many companies that are running with just a few people who do everything. This includes phones, appointments, and doing the actual work. These businesses might work for smaller faster jobs, but if you can never find them when you need to, chances are you will not be satisfied with the work. Any reputable company will have a separation between administrative work and actual roofing work.

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Maintenance and Care for Your Roof

Although many people have an impression that roofs are good for many years without any type or regular maintenance, the fact is that there are a few basic roof repairs that will go a long way in preventing major damage down the road. Many homeowners never pay attention to their roof until its too late. They will notice a leak coming through the ceiling and by that time there could already be extensive damage in other areas of the home that is not visible upon first glance. This article will go over a few basic ideals in preventative maintenance.

Wood shingles can be more prone to leaks because they expand and contract with the changing weather year round. Although there needs to be space between them so they can expand, if they get too large and crack, they can be prone to leaks. The easiest way to stop this from starting is monitor the shingles at the change of every season. If you see small cracks, even cracks up to one half inch thick, you can fill the gap with caulk for an easy repair. If the crack is larger or part of the shingle is missing altogether, it needs to be removed and replaced.

Selecting A New Roof

Selecting A New Roof - Houston Roofs If you just start to shop for a new roof, you may be surprised to find a wide range of choices available. Some of the more popular choices today are asphalt shingles, wood shakes, a wide variety of masonry shingles, metal or 10 as well as other composite hybrids. The manufacturers of roofing materials have taken a lot of time and money into developing more durable, eco-friendly and intuitive products. Products such as clay and concrete tiles, fibrous cement shakes and slate tiles, metal tiles coded with granulated stone, copper surfaced asphalt shingles, zinc-finished ribbed steel panels and would fire retardant shingles. More and more roofing manufacturers are creating eco-friendly roofing products made from recycled materials as well.

Now the big question, “how do you choose which materials to use for your home?” Most people decide strictly from the appearance they like and cost they can afford. Besides appearance and budget, there are several other things you need to consider when selecting your new roof. Weight of materials, durability, fire rating of the materials, what climate you live in, and the degree of slope of your roof to name a few.

Asphalt-based shingles --these are without question the most popular type of roofing material in the US. Asphalt shingles come in organic or fiberglass versions look very similar. These shingles are economical, widely available, easy to install, fire resistant and lightweight. These shingles normally lasts longer than a homeowner will own their home, typically 15 to 25 years.

Choosing Masonry Roofing Materials

Masonry roofing materials, though relatively expensive, are praised for their handsomeness and long-term durability. In this type of roofing system, the two classics are natural Slate and ceramic tile. Cemented in time create tiles or shakes are also becoming popular variations.

Slate

Natural Slate is a stone quarried in New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, as well in other countries. Grading color depend on the stones origin. Installation of Slate requires a skilled craftsman, and because of its weight, a roof may need an upgrade in its support. Expect to pay several hundreds of dollars per square foot for a new Slate roof.

Tile

Ceramic tile comes in the rounded Spanish-style terra-cotta familiar in the Southwest, California, and Florida as well in a wide range of other styles and colors. Glazed traditional French, Oriental, and other patterns are now available in dark greens blues burgundy and other rich tones. Tile is more expensive than Slate materials, so you should figure to add another $200 per square for this type of roofing system.

Concrete and Fibrous Cement

Manufacturers now offer a wide selection of tile and Slate look-alike's, created from a mixture of us pest is free fibrous cement and concrete. These are just as durable as tile and Slate, and considerably more affordable. They are highly resistant to rot, insects, wind, hail and fire. Concrete tiles are made in the classic Spanish barrel and S shapes as well as a flat shape like pattern. Fibrous cement shakes tend to be flatter, lighter in weight and more convincing imitations of Slate and shake tiles. They're easier to install and they are also more forgiving on foot traffic. Masonry tiles come in several sizes, including 9.5 x 16, 12 x 17, 12 x 22, and 16 x 20". Most are 1/2 to 1 inch thick and many have interlocking edges. Some have lugs on their bottoms that look over nailed to solid decking. Manufacturers also supply accessory Ridge, hip, and rake tiles.

If you're considering roofing with any masonry product, weight is the most critical factor in making your decision.

Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials

As a passionate green designer, I find few things more boring or environmentally-challenged than standard asphalt shingles on a residential roof. Thankfully there are lots of green roofing materials that have a variety of eco-friendly attributes such as being Energy Star rated or containing recycled content. Oh and by the way, they look great too!

In this piece we’ll focus on roofing materials rather than on alternative roofing systems such as green (living) roofs or solar PV roofing tiles. You can read more about green roofs in this recent blog posting, and we’ll soon be doing a piece on solar roofing tiles.

When considering a new roof, the two key dimensions you should think about are the material and the color (and, of course, cost!).

First, Materials. A high performance roofing material coupled with a well insulated attic will help to keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Your roofing material is the final layer of protection from the outdoor elements and from indoor heat loss. When deciding what’s green and what’s not, you should consider several aspects of a given material. These include the raw material source and composition, durability / life cycle, maintenance, and disposal. Often there are tradeoffs: a very durable and efficient material (such as metal) might require more energy to produce. Cost and ease of installation are not necessarily green attributes, but will always be factors in your decision.

Next Color. It should be no surprise that a light colored roof reflects heat and a dark roof absorbs it. Due to overdevelopment in urban areas, an abundance of dark colored roofs (often asphalt) can raise outdoor temperatures.

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