Roofing

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New Technology in Roof Insulation

By Judith Wesson -- Now more than any other time in history is the time to take a good look at your homes insulation, due to recent technological developments in insulation technology. If your home in the U.S. was built before the 1970s then there is a good chance that no insulation was installed in it when it was built. This is because insulation wasn't even required as part of the standard building code until the early seventies... more

The Green Roof Revolution

By Doug Jones -- A green roof is excellent for city dwellers who often lack green space such as a yard or a deck. The addition of a green roof can provide a space to express one's creativity, and bring nature back to the city. In fact, by planting native vegetation, you can invite insects, birds, and butterflies that would otherwise have nowhere else to go. As an added benefit, green rooftops are aesthetically pleasing and offer a visual... more

The Gravity of Your Roof Problem

By Lou Lynch -- Many houses these days have a low pitch roof. This means that the slope is gradual and not very steep. On windy days you may suffer from wind blown rain which is forced under your roof tiles and eventually finds its way to your ceiling. This is especially true of wind and rain storms, where the wind lashes the rain into the roof. Later, when you search for the cause of the leak, a source... more

Metal or Asphalt: Which one belongs at the top?

By Sheryll Cross -- Before you make a decision, here's a quick comparison and contrast of the two most popular roofing materials, metal and asphalt. Installation, longevity, durability and cost---these are a few of the considerations that need to be raised in the selection process. I'll be discussing all four and several other aspects that I see appropriate for the topic at hand. Let's start with installation. Steel or metal roof installation is not an easy task. Even the... more