Roof FAQ

Your roof is constantly under attack from nature. Sometimes, you may feel that rain, wind, sunlight, hail and other elements are teaming up to harm your roof. A new roof represents a significant investment, so you naturally want to make it […]

Asphalt shingles are available in a wide variety of styles and types as well as a surprising range of colors. The Best Asphalt Shingles & Your Roof depends on factors that only you can evaluate. Best Asphalt Shingles & Your Roof […]

A properly ventilated attic can do a great deal to make your home more comfortable, reduce your energy bills and protect your investment in a roofing system. Most manufacturers of asphalt shingles consider proper attic ventilation to be of enough importance […]

Yes, in Austin and the rest of Central Texas, roofing contractors routinely handle reroof jobs year-round. There may be days when starting a job is not advisable, such as the day before a massive storm system is due to hit the […]

For a reroofing job, there are two options. The first is to remove existing shingles; this is called a tear-off. The second is to install new shingles over the old; this is called a lay-over. Therefore, it is not always necessary […]

A new roof represents a significant financial investment, but it the first line of defense that your furnishings have against the elements. With so much at stake, it only makes sense to be sure that the roofing company you select has the […]

When considering your roofing options, the following formula may help: Annual Roofing Cost =          Total Cost (Materials & Labor)                                  Life Expectancy of […]

The price of a new roof system varies widely, depending on such things as the materials selected, contractor doing the work, home or building, location of the home or building, local labor rates and time of year. To get a good […]

Most new roof systems are designed to provide useful service for about 20 years. Some roof system types, such as slate, clay tile and certain metal (e.g., copper) systems, can last longer. Actual roof system life span is determined by a […]

Most work should not be done yourself. Professional roofing contractors are trained to safely and efficiently repair or replace roof systems. You can damage your roof system by using improper roofing techniques and severely injure yourself by falling off or through […]