Florida is a fabulous place to call home, but we do have to deal with some challenges in living here. One of those happens to be hurricanes. Those events are…
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.…
How to Spot Roofing Scams
Roofing contractors are a part of the larger home construction and remodeling industry that provides homes for families and helps people keep those homes in good repair. The roofing industry…
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 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…
Are Architectural Shingles Worth It?
Asphalt shingles are far and away the top choice on American homes. In fact, about 70% of homes in this country use the trusty asphalt shingle. But they don't all…
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…
Are Plastic Tiles Better Than Clay Tiles?
In this post, I looked into the future of roofing materials. One option that stands out is plastic, which can be formed into tiles that mimic both slate tiles and…
What’s the Future of Roofing Materials?
For several decades, asphalt shingles have dominated the residential roofing industry. Other types of roofing have also maintained their share of the market, such as clay tile, concrete tile, and…
The Best Underlayment: Synthetic or Felt?
Besides the top layer of roofing material on your home, which is asphalt shingles on about 70% of US homes, your roof also has underlayment. This product acts as a…