How Often Should I Replace My Roof
Your home’s roof is an essential part of your house. It protects you and your belongings from the elements, and it adds aesthetic value to your home. However, like all things, it will eventually need to be replaced. The question is, how often should you replace your roof? In this article, we will explore the […]
Is Roof Replacement Tax Deductible?
Understanding Tax Deductions and Roof Replacements What are tax deductions? Tax deductions are amounts you can subtract from your taxable income, reducing your overall tax liability. In some cases, home improvements, like roof replacements, may be eligible for tax deductions or credits. However, there are specific criteria you must meet to qualify. Is roof replacement […]
What Is A Square In Roofing?
In roofing, a “square” is a term used to describe an area of 100 square feet. This term is commonly used by roofing professionals to measure the amount of roofing material needed for a project. To understand this concept, let’s imagine a roof with a surface area of 1,500 square feet. To determine the number […]
How To Get Insurance To Pay For Your Roof Replacement
Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home. It protects you from the elements and keeps your home structurally sound. But what do you do when your roof needs to be replaced? Getting your insurance to pay for a new roof can be tricky, but you can get the job done […]
What Does Hail Damage Look Like On A Roof?
The hailstones from a hailstorm will damage anything that gets in their way, including the roof of your house. These stones can travel up to 20 miles per hour, although more massive stones that are at least one inch in diameter could fall at 40 miles per hour. These stones can quickly pile up and […]
Pros and Cons of Different Types of Hail Resistant Shingles
Hail-resistant shingles are a type of roofing material that is designed to withstand impact from hailstones. There are several different types of hail-resistant roofs on the market, each with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. In this article, we will compare and contrast the most popular types of hail-resistant shingles so that you can […]
How Long Does A Thatched Roof Last
A Thatched roof is a roof that is made from materials such as water reed, straw, grass, bracken fern, sedge plants, and wood shingles. In some areas, they are referred to as “thatch roofs” or “thatch-thatched roofs” though the term applied can vary depending on the dialect or language of the region in which they […]
The Pros and Cons of Turbine Roof Vents
One of the most common questions posed in regards to turbine roof vents is why they are effective at all. I deal with this every day. People don’t understand how or why having turbine roof vents can work or be an asset. They see that there’s a bunch of holes on the roof, which means […]
Roof Types In Texas
What are the most common roof types in Texas? This is probably the best specific questions you can ask yourself as a Texan trying to replace their roof. A lot of people choose their roofing material based off of looks, and although that is a big factor when selecting a roof type, you should also […]
All the Parts of a House Roof
What are the parts or layers of a roof on a house? That’s one of the best questions a homeowner can ask to make sure they understand what they are getting in their new roofing system. In this article, we walk you through step by step of each parts of a house roof and what […]