Tag Archives: roofing

Design Tip: Choosing Your Home’s Roofing Color

Roofing Color Choices

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 […]

Cool Roofs: What They Are & Why They Are Trending

Cool roofs

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 […]

Built to Last: The Life Expectancy of 5 Popular Roofing Materials

life expectancy of popular roofing materials

A new roof is one of the single most expensive repairs a homeowner expects to make. As you prepare to make this investment in your home, it’s important to get a sense for the available options to determine not only the most appropriate material, but also the one that will last the longest. So which […]

Residential v. Commercial Roofs: The Main Differences

Residential V. Commercial Roofing picture of commercial roof.

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, […]

New Roof: Overlay versus Tear Away

Damaged roof picture from a roofing inspection

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 […]