If you own a home built in the mid to late half of the 1900s, chances are you are in the market for a new roof. Whether replacing your home’s original roof (for homes built in the 80s) or laying its third or fourth roof (for those built much earlier), a re-roofing project provides the […]
Tag Archives: roofing
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Mar
Mar
The roof is one of the most significant features of your home’s exterior. In addition to protecting your home from the elements, it also makes up anywhere from 25-40% of the visible exterior. It is typically the first thing people notice when they see your house. Though it sits atop your home, it sets the […]
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Feb
Feb
Here in temperate Northeast Ohio, we may not hear a lot about cool roofs, but in other areas of the U.S., especially in the south and southwest, cool roofs are often required for residential and commercial buildings. Designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat, cool roofs help reduce building cooling costs in the summer and extend […]
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Aug
Aug
When it comes to how residential roofs compare to commercial roofs, many people are mistaken in believing they are pretty much the same. While both are designed to protect the interior of the building by keeping the elements out and properly shedding water from the structure, there are key differences between commercial and residential roofs, […]
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Jun
Jun
A new roof is often one of the single most expensive, yet expected, repairs a homeowner will make. Yet many homeowners are not aware that, when replacing a roof, they will need to decide between two distinct options – whether to overlay shingles over their existing roof or tear away the old roof before laying […]