Here’s an article addressing something of considerable substance: the weight of your home’s roof. How much do different roofing materials weigh? How does roof weight affect your home’s energy efficiency, value, and other things? Read on as we address those questions and more. Your Current Roof It’s important to understand your current roof system. Things … Read more
Roof weight has an impact on more than just the performance of the material on top of your home. When buying a new roof or replacing an old one, consider these three factors: Your Home’s Value, Energy Efficiency, and Security Home Value. The cost to dispose of old roofing materials is getting quite exorbitant … Read more
Your home may have built in a specific manner that does not require attic ventilation. If so, your home is the exception to the need for proper a proper ventilation system, in and through the attic or below the roof. Good ventilation is important for any home for many reasons, including: Internal air quality and … Read more
There is much to consider when buying a new roof for your home. You will want to protect all that your home contains, and protect your investment. Here are 4 important things to consider when making your roofing purchase decision. It may seem a disparate list…but it all comes together under the right roof. Energy … Read more
Many things can be accomplished with your home’s new roof. A good place to start your purchasing process is by understanding the major things which impact your decision and then thinking in terms of what your current roof offers and what it lacks that you want to address or correct with a new roof. Buying … Read more
Here is part 3 of 3 in how a roof can pay you back over time. In this series, we are answering the question: Can the right roof pay you back over time? The simple answer is “yes.” The detailed answer is that the payback can come in 3 ways: increased home value, freedom from … Read more
Here is part 2 of 3 in the ways in which a roof can pay you back over time. Most of us have to make careful decisions that will provide a good return on our investments. We have to buy products that will last and be beneficial, freeing us from future repair and replacement costs. … Read more
Here is part 1 of 3 in how a roof can pay you back over time. Wouldn’t you love to have an increase in home value to pay you back for your investment? There’s an old saying that we think is very applicable when searching for a roof: “Only the very rich can afford to … Read more
The Roof Pitch Predicament For various reasons, when you are doing research on having a roof installed on your property, it is sometimes necessary for you to accurately determine the pitch of your building’s roof. This may seem like a daunting task, but it is relatively simple. The Basics of Roof Pitches Roof pitches are … Read more
When considering a metal roof, homeowners often ask if the investment can increase home value. Building materials are always evolving and improving. There are points where, if you do not upgrade your home, it will become very unattractive to a potential buyer. As an example, a home with a recently remodeled kitchen that does not … Read more