Roof FAQ

Like other occupations, roofing professionals have their own words and terms to describe the parts of a roof system. If you are familiar with the terminology, you can feel more confident when reviewing a quote, asking questions or explaining what you […]

No firm guidelines exist regarding the minimum temperature at which asphalt shingles can be installed. In the Austin area, many roofing contractors are able to apply shingles almost every day during the winter months. However, cold weather can present challenges although […]

  A new roof represents a major investment, so you naturally want to make sure that you select just the right roof. Effects to consider before installing a roof  are the options available to you. In fact, there have never been so many […]

When shopping for a new roof and the cost, you will find many options. Some materials, such as tile and slate, have been used for centuries in European and Mediterranean countries. Other materials, including asphalt shingles, have more recent origins. Asphalt […]

Given enough time, all roofing materials will fail due to constant exposure to the elements. Although many people only associate the age of the roof with its failure, a competent roofing contractors can identify issues that can accelerate or even cause failure. […]

Low-slope roofs present challenges that pitched roofs do not. For starters, you simply cannot install asphalt shingles on a low-slope roof. Shingles are designed to use gravity to shed water; without sufficient pitch, the water will pool on top of the […]

Roofing underlayment is an important component of your roofing system. It is installed on top of your decking and beneath shingles, metal roofing installation panels or external roofing material. Underlayment: • Temporarily protects your decking and interior from water while your […]

Roofing contractors frequently receive phone calls asking for a “ballpark” estimate to install a new roof. This is a bit like trying to estimate the cost of a vehicle when the make, model, options and other details are unknown. There are […]

If you stand on the ground and look at a pitched roof, you should be able to see a horizontal line that connects the front and back sections of your roof, i.e., the line marking the intersection of two sloped roof […]

Gutters are an important part of your home’s roofing system, but you might be unaware of the different benefits that your gutters provide. • Gutters carry runoff from your roof to downspouts, which in turn direct the water to your desired […]