Having a new roof installed not only makes your home more durable, but it can also add to the value of the home if you should put it up for sale. All Weather Tite shows you how replacing your roof before your sell can increase your home’s resale value.
Your roof is arguably one of the most important aspects of your home. The roof functions as your essential barrier from all of the elements. A damaged roof can lead to annoying issues, further damage and unwanted exposure to the weather.
Have you seen occasional stains on your ceilings or upper floors after a rain storm? It could be that you have developed a leak. However, if it only happens after a really big storm, you might not actually have a leaking problem. Instead, it’s probable that the high winds created a rare situation which caused the water damage.
Built up roof membranes (BUR) are usually made of several layers alternating between bitumen and reinforcing fabrics (TPO and EPDM are single layers). This combination results in a finished membrane.
TPO is made of an ethylene/propylene rubber blend which enables the membrane to combine durability and flexibility. It is resistant to fire, ozone, and ultraviolet rays and the growth of mold and other destroyers. It is considered a “cool roof” because it resists heat from the sun.
With today’s multitude of styles and colors, selecting the right shingle for your home can be challenging. If you are planning to replace your roof sometime soon, discuss your options with your roofing contractor and pick the best shingles to suit the style of your home.
Some of the most common unwanted growths that you see on Florida roofs are moss and algae due to high humidity and frequent rains. Roof moss and algae thrive in moisture-rich environments and it can be very difficult to get rid of without professional assistance.
TPO roofing is very attractive in both residential and commercial settings because it has a very reasonable cost. It has many of the same benefits that PVC roofing, such as energy efficiency and hot-air weldable seams, but with a smaller price tag.
An asbestos roof has its qualities, it also carries risks. It’s always best to seek professional help and consultation in order to evaluate, assess, and obtain the necessary information you need to decide what you should do.
Common roofing problems that arise from lack of maintenance can surface at the most inopportune times. If you have ever had to deal with a total roof failure during bad weather, or just a small leak that is in the worst place possible, you realize how important it is that your roof be in good condition.
OSHA requires all residential contractors that work at heights of six feet and above to provide a fall protection plan, training and proper fall protection equipment to their crews. If OSHA finds them not in compliance, the roofing contractor can face steep fines and work stoppages until they can become compliant.
When your property becomes a contractor’s work site, safety becomes a top priority, and roofing safety is paramount. The safety-trained roofing contractor will inspect and double-check the work site for potential dangers and resolve these issues before starting the job.