Roofing

New Regional Roofing Resource

Announcing New U.S. Regional Information and Roofing Estimate Request Directory Roof Helper has recently added a regional information directory to assist roofing contractors and consumers. The directory offers  local statistics and information combined with the ability to request up to three local roofing estimates online. Roofing contractors traveling to jobs outside of their usual service area may find the information helpful as they assess local population, weather and income level. The directory is accessed by selecting ...
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New Roof Tile Methods to Become Law

New Roof Tile Methods to Become Law Although Hurricane Wilma created widespread roof tile damage throughout Boca Raton and other parts of Palm Beach County, some roofs were able to withstand the storm’s pounding winds. Those roofs strong enough to remain intact during Wilma were largely due to better installation methods created last year following Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne. Having shown positive results with the new methods, local roofers and Palm Beach building officials have worked together to make those methods a pe ...
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Stop Heavy Snow from Damaging Your Roof

Stop Heavy Snow from Damaging Your Home or Business Roof Merging storm systems are blanketing the Northeast with several inches of snow. The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) says the key to preventing much of the potential damage to homes and businesses is maintaining proper drainage. Heavy snow is a problem -- both as it builds up and as it melts. Watch for snow accumulation on the downwind side of a higher-level roof, where blowing snow will collect, and could lead to collapse. For safe removal ...
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Stone-Coated Steel Roof Saves Home

Stone-Coated Steel Roof Saves Home WELLINGTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 22, 2005--While Hurricane Wilma's 125 mph winds ripped through South Florida, Wellington resident, Victoria McCullough, took comfort in knowing her home and 10,000 sq. ft. barn were safely nestled under the two stone-coated steel Gerard roofs (NASDAQ:MUSA) she purchased in 2001. "We were in the eye of the storm for 40 minutes, yet both of my Gerard roofs look like they were installed just yesterday," said McCullough. &qu ...
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Metal Roofing Advanatages

Metal Roofing More Expensive but Lasts By Len Bonifield Last of four parts Installing a metal roof can lower air-conditioning costs and improve comfort in the home. Once you install a metal roof you will never have to install a roof again; the life cycle cost of a metal roof is reasonable as compared to other materials when measured over the years. Metal roofs come in many different styles and colors. Styles can provide an appearance of shingle, tile, standing seam shingle and more. They are rust f ...
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Common Flat Roof Problems

Common flat roof (low slope) problems A flat or low slope roof is the perfect choice for many buildings and climates. However, you should be aware of some of the common problems that are associated with this type of roof. Less wind resistance Particularly if the installation of the material was sub-standard wind will find any gaps that exist when the roof was installed and can literally work the material off your house. Need for up-keep It is easy to ignore a roof, after all, it's not something that ...
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