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…
Roof Shingle Options for Florida Homes
Is it time for a new roof for your Florida home? If so, you might be wondering what your options are. What type of roof does your home have now?…
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…
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…
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…
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…