Roofs in Florida must withstand extreme weather conditions throughout the year. Factors like year-long sunshine, hurricanes, heavy rain, and intense heat can take a toll on your roof. This means…
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Decoding the Mystery: A Comprehensive Guide to Interpreting FLIR Camera Images for Roof Inspections
FLIR camera images can help conduct comprehensive roof inspections. However, using a FLIR camera during a roof inspection is one thing, but accurately interpreting thermal images is another. Knowing how…
Adding Pitch to a Flat Roof in Florida
Flat roofs are a popular roof choice for many types of buildings. You'll see stylish modern homes, as well as big-box stores, office buildings, and warehouses built with flat roofs.…
Solving the Mystery: How to Find Hidden Roof Leaks with a FLIR Camera
A FLIR (Forward Looking InfraRed) camera can make finding hidden roof leaks much easier. As any homeowner knows, roof leak detection is incredibly challenging. Moisture and water damage often go…
How Roof Coatings Can Save You Money on Roof Repair
Roof coatings are the best way to save money when preventing leaks and avoiding costly roof repairs. As all homeowners in Florida know, roof repairs can cost a small fortune.…
Flat Roofs: TPO vs PVC Roofing
Flat roofs are a unique type of roof system and they require materials designed expressly for that use. Though they're often used on commercial buildings such as offices, warehouses, and…
Are Roof Coatings for Florida Commercial Buildings Worth the Investment?
Roof coatings on commercial buildings in Florida have become increasingly popular. Coating the surface of a roof has many benefits, including extending the life of a commercial building and reducing…
Are Solar Shingles Worth It?
One of the more interesting new roofing options now available is solar shingles. In contrast to standard solar panels that a contractor installs on top of another roofing material, solar…
How to Save Money with Energy-Efficient Roofing Materials
Investing in energy-efficient roofing materials is one of the best ways to save money. Roofing materials that reflect the sun’s rays reduce heat transfer to your home. This lets you…
What Are the Best Roof Vents for Florida Homes?
Homes in Florida have to endure a lot. Heat, humidity, pounding rain, and high winds, just to name the obvious. Building science is the science-driven optimization of structures. It can…