Winter is one season where you want your composite shingle roof to function properly, to keep the snow and cold winds away from your household. The problem with this season is that fixing problems on your roof is extremely challenging. What are the things you can do to ensure your composite shingle roof lasts through…
Having skylights in your composite shingle roof are excellent additions, as they enhance the aesthetics of your property. At the same time, it provides superb functionality, which comes with a lot of benefits. For instance, it allows sunlight to enter your household, providing warmth during the day. It decreases the energy bills, as you only…
As winter is just around the corner, you want the gutter system on your composite shingle roof to do a great job. During the colder months, keeping this system in good shape is essential, as it reroutes the water away from the foundation of your house, preventing thousands of dollars worth of structural damage. Also,…
When you need to resolve any problems with your composite shingle roof, the first thing you do is get in touch with a professional roofing company. Just because you are paying the company to handle all problems, doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t do your homework. As a homeowner, knowing about your composite shingle roof will…
After facing the highs of the summer heat, fall feels like a wonderful season, as it brings down the average temperature. Although it is the time to relax, you should also take care of your composite shingle roof. A little bit of maintenance will go a long way, as it protects your roof against winter…
Roofing felt is a sort of felt paper which is soaked in oil. After being soaked in oil, it becomes impervious to water. It is sometimes also called tar paper. Why bother with roofing felt? Roofing felt is used because in plenty of cases, shingles aren’t capable of completely waterproofing a roof. For this reason,…
Roofing scams are one of the worst, as you lose out on thousands of dollars. At the same time, you have to spend large sums of money to fix the problems caused by the con artists. Swindlers consider homeowners as easy targets, as they don’t have adequate amounts of knowledge on roofs. Having information about…
One of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of the roofing system is attic ventilation. Excellent ventilation is crucial, as it increases the longevity of your composite shingle roof. Attic ventilation helps in the circulation of air while decreasing the level of moisture in your household. Despite its importance, several homeowners don’t pay a lot of…
One problem no homeowner wants to deal with is leaks on their composite shingle roofs. Once water gets the opportunity to enter your property, it can cause a lot of problems. For instance, if high amounts of moisture come in contact with your furniture, they will start rotting. Also, it allows mold to grow inside…
Out of all the parts in a commercial building, the roof acts as the primary form of defense against severe weather conditions, such as heavy rains and strong winds. When the weather conditions are at the extremes in your area, the first thing that soaks the damage is your commercial roof. If you are finding…
