If you are planning on getting a new roof, a few roofing contractors may have offered the options of a roof-over instead of a standard roof replacement. But what’s the difference between the two?
Money-Saving Tips You Should Know Before Replacing Your Roof
It’s no secret that roof replacement is one of the costliest home improvements, and you shouldn’t skimp on it if you want to get the best roof for your home. In today’s post, we share some money-saving tips for your next roof replacement that won’t compromise roofing quality.
Everything Homeowners Should Know About Ridge Cap Shingles
When it comes to residential roofing systems, most homeowners think that contractors only use one kind of shingle to complete an installation. This isn’t necessarily the case as nowadays as there is another kind that roofers install in tandem with the actual shingles of your roof: ridge cap shingles.
[Read more…]StainGuard® Plus™: GAF’s Answer to Blue-Green Algae Issues
Blue-green algae is a common roofing problem that annoys homeowners. Carried by the wind, these microscopic spores multiply upon landing on damp areas of the roof, forming a visible green- or black-colored mass. Though they don’t pose any structural threat to residential roofing systems, these can make once-beautiful shingles unsightly.
[Read more…]Roof Stains: A Short Overview
Discoloration of the protective covering of roofing systems has a variety of causes. Quick diagnosis of the problem, however, can be achieved by considering the stain color and its location on your roof.