Some of the most frequently asked questions about metal roofing

Is a metal roof environmentally responsible? Not only is metal roofing a great choice for your home, it’s a great choice for the environment. The recycled content of the steel in a metal roof can be as high as 35%. A metal roof can often be installed over your current roof without tearing off. Metal … Read more

What is the difference between Silicone and Acrylic based Roofing Products?

Today we’re going to go over what is the difference between silicone and acrylic roof coating. What is the difference between acrylics and silicone? All right, so the first thing that’s really different between acrylics and silicone is actually at the chemical level. Literally, what molecules make up the two different materials?Whereas on acrylic, it’s … Read more

Common Roof Leaks and How to Repair Them

How to Locate and Repair a Roof Leak Two crucial fundamentals for successful leak repair. First and foremost is the ability to ‘look,’ which may sound simple, and it is, but it takes some practice to do it effectively. What do I mean by ‘look’? Just that—don’t do anything else. Don’t think. Don’t move things. … Read more

Types of waterproofing

At present, we can follow the three techniques of waterproofing. These are basement, exterior, and a combination system. Nearly all companies are willing to concentrate on not more than one method which is the basement waterproofing. As a result, other companies make out the idea of fixing your problem because of their simply recommending single … Read more

ASPHALT SHINGLE RE-ROOFING

How many layers can I cover my roof with? You may have no more than 3 total layers of roof covering. If your roof currently contains 3 or more layers of shingles, you will be required to remove all layers down to the sheathing prior to installing the new roof.  This is required due to … Read more

CONCRETE/CLAY TILE RE-ROOFING

How many layers can I cover my roof with? You may have no more than 1 total layer of concrete/clay tile on your roof. If you will be placing new concrete/clay tiles over an existing built up, wood shake, wood shingle, asphalt shingle, or modified bitumen roof, this will need to be stated in the … Read more

Roofing Materials – Thatch

History It is entirely probable that vegetation, in the form of turf, grasses or another material formed the roofs of the first buildings. Radiocarbon dates suggest that the first agricultural communities crossed to Britain from the European land mass c.4,000 BC, bringing with them seed corn for wheat, barley and flax and it is not … Read more