Residential Flat Roof Design
Residential flat roof design comes in a variety of forms, but all of it is waterproofed in generally the same way. Most residential flat roofs are going to be about a 1:12 pitch, and on that you can use a cold adhesive modified application. The building code does not allow shingles below a 2:12 pitch, […]
Ice Dam Solutions for Your Roof
Just above the sparkling icicles decorating the eaves and the gutters of your home something less lovely can grow — that thick ridge of ice known as the dreaded ice dam. Your home need not remain at the mercy of these damaging dams, though. You can come to your home’s rescue. How Do […]
What is My Insurance Claim Time Limit?
If your life has just been turned upside down by a roof collapse or major plumbing leak that you can’t fix by yourself, you’re likely looking at more than ten thousand dollars in damage. While your home insurance policy will cover major repairs, you must file a claim in the properly allotted home insurance claim […]
How Often Should You Get Roof Inspections?
Knowing how often to get a roof professionally inspected depends on various factors, including what building materials compose the roof and what kind of conditions it has been exposed to in the course of the year. Signs of damage may also require more immediate action. In fact, the National Roofing Contractors Association recommends a self-check […]