Roofing
7 Unique Roof Styles You May Not Know About
If you’re building a new home, one of the first choices you’ll get to make is picking an elevation — simply put, that means what the outside of the house looks like. Play close attention to whether those elevations come with different roof designs. If you are custom-building a home, then you will have even…
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What You Need to Know About Flat Roof Houses and Snow
Flat roofs—known for being stylish, modern, and efficient—hit a lot of items on your home bucket list. But they also come with a reputation for leaks, cracks, and collapse. While not frequent, per se, the low slope of a flat roof does make it more prone to certain problems, particularly when it interacts with the elements.…
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Sealing a Roof with a Roof Coating
Whether you have just installed a new roof or are trying to extend the life of your existing one, roof coatings are a hot topic in the home improvement market these days. The growing trend is largely attributed to an increasing desire among homeowners to be more environmentally conscious while also reducing energy costs. Typically,…
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Is a Flat Roof More Energy Efficient than a Pitched Roof?
Flip through the pages of an architectural design magazine, and you’re bound to see flat-roofed homes by the dozens. Flat or low-sloped roofs may garner designer accolades due to their edgy, modern feel, but there’s a lesser-known reason they’re gaining popularity: according to some building professionals, they’re more energy efficient, too. Flat roofs often get a…
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Round Roofs: How to Install or Replace
Talk about rounding out your home’s design! A curved or conical roof adds an interesting architectural element to your home, bringing some historical authenticity to older homes, and a smooth, polished look to newer models. However, they come with their challenges as well. Roofing a curved roof takes skill and expertise—so you’ll want to choose…
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How to Prevent Problems with Flat Roofs
If you’re the owner of a home with a flat roof, you know that they can offer some pretty serious benefits in terms of aesthetics and energy efficiency. Plus, a secondary outdoor space? Count me in! While that’s all good, flat roof owners do have to be more careful to prevent roof leaks, damage, and…
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Raising the Roof: A Comprehensive Guide to Costs, Process, and Benefits
Raising the roof on your home can provide additional space, improve architectural appeal, and increase property value. This comprehensive guide covers the reasons to raise a roof, the process involved, the time it takes, and the associated costs. Why Raise a Roof? Raising the roof can be a significant investment, but the benefits often outweigh…
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Estimating Your Dumpster Size and Cost for a Roofing Project
Planning to reroof your home by yourself? Get ready — you’re going to generate plenty of waste. Roof tear off materials often tally in the tons for weight, meaning you need a generous dumpster to take care of your excess. But just what size dumpster is right? How do you know? Here’s how to make…