Reading Time: 2 minutes Why would you choose dimensional shingles over 3-tab shingles? The two types of shingles are made in very different ways. 3-tab shingles are constructed of three individual asphalt tabs. These tabs are one foot wide and placed in a repeating pattern. On the other hand, architectural shingles are made with two strips of asphalt that […]
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How Shingles are Made
Reading Time: 2 minutes Asphalt shingles are the most popular shingles in the U.S. today. Because this type of shingle has a lot of benefits and can accommodate many design options and budgets, the asphalt shingle has stood the test of time. Have you ever wondered how shingles are made?
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Choosing Underlayment for your Roof
Reading Time: 2 minutes Last time, we looked at what roof underlayment is and why you need it as part of your roof installation. Like the proper sheets on a bed, underlayment can make a big difference in the performance of your roof. Ok. So now you know to make sure that roofing felt is included in your roof […]
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Do I need underlayment?
Reading Time: 2 minutes When you snuggle up in bed at night, the blanket and sheets you use are important. The wrong blanket or sheets can cause many sleepless nights. The blanket on top is more visible, so it should match the room, but it also needs to be the correct size. The sheets get less attention, but they […]
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Informed Customers, Better Roofs
Reading Time: 2 minutes Picture yourself sitting down at a new restaurant, excited to see what their menu has to offer. Your waiter brings you a glass of water and you open up the menu only to discover that the entire thing is in a different language. And there isn’t a single picture to come to your rescue! What […]
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Making the Call: Which Roofer Should I Use?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Homeowners shopping for to replace or even repair their roof find themselves in a vulnerable position. Roofers will hear things like, “I don’t know what it looks like up there. I’m afraid of heights.” Or “You tell me. You’re the expert.” The wrong roofer will see this as an opportunity to cash in. You can […]
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Questions to Ask Before You Get a New Roof
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s a new year, and you’re thinking about getting a new roof. Congratulations! This is an exciting time for you, and there’s some amazing possibilities waiting! Your roof is one of the most crucial parts of your home, literally the thing that keeps rain and snow at bay. After all, we all know the expression […]
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When Should You Get Your Roof Inspected?
Reading Time: 2 minutes How often do you think about your roof? Does it constantly worry you as a mystery above your head? Or did you not think about it at all until you came across this article? Your roof is a critical part of your home, and can represent one of the most significant costs if it is […]
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Benefits and Disadvantages of Skylights
Reading Time: 3 minutes When it comes to interior design for your home, “natural light” is a theme you will often see discussed. Interior decorators and designers will often look for a variety of ways to increase and accentuate the natural light available for a given room. In this quest, one step that might be considered is the addition […]
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Alternative Uses for Asphalt Roof Shingles
Reading Time: 2 minutes Asphalt shingles are ubiquitous in the roofing world. By far the most common type of roofing material, they can last for years, and even when you replace a roof, there’s a good chance that you’ve got a stack of shingles that appear to be in passable shape, even if they’re no longer fit for your […]
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