Roofing is your first line of protection from the elements and, as such, great care needs to be exercised when replacing an old roof or installing one on a brand new home. The useful life expectancy of any given roof depends on a number of factors which we’ll break down for you here. We’ll save material ratings for the end …
Great Values with Designer Composition Shingles
Fort Worth roofing companies are keenly aware of the needs of area homeowners and business people, and that’s why they rely on the value and performance of high quality composition shingle roofing. The weather can be harsh in north-central Texas and the elements will test a roof in rigorous fashion. GAF Lifetime Series products have demonstrated their effectiveness to Fort …
Roof Replacement vs Roof Repair
At some point during the lifetime of a roof somebody has to make some tough decisions as to whether continued repairs or a complete roof replacement is called for. Occasionally it’s a no-brainer, as occurs with natural disasters when an insurance company adjuster assesses the damage and ultimately makes the call. At other times the homeowner is the final arbiter. Either …
Specialty Product Series: Concrete Tile Roofing
In greater Fort Worth, roofing materials are available in a wide variety of styles and construction. Depending on the desired look or function these materials offer the consumer something for every home style. Concrete tile roofing, for instance, is beautiful, durable and can replicate the look of other roofing materials including natural slate, clay tile and wooden shingles or shakes. …
How Poor Ventilation Can Cause a Roof Replacement
Would you consider your roof complete without its shingles? Of course not. Those shingles form the protective outer layer that wards off the punishment of rain, sun, wind and hail. Without the shingles you have no roof. But, what about the ventilation system for that same roof? Most homeowners are unaware of the importance of proper ventilation. Poor ventilation is …
How long do shingle roofs last in DFW?
How long do shingle roofs last in Dallas and Fort Worth? The range could be anywhere from almost no–time-at-all, on up to 50-75+ years. Why such a vague answer? Because there are so many variables involved. However, we’ll break things down so you can see a much more focused picture. About Shingles Roofing shingles are generally flat rectangles that are …
How does hail damage my roof?
Concepts When most people think of hail damage, their first thoughts tend to be about what they’ve seen happen to automobiles. Cracked windshields and dented hoods and trunks immediately come to mind, which can basically total a car as far as resale value is concerned. The damages are easy to spot and assess. Folks who have spent any time in …
Fort Worth Roofing | Why Does DFW Get so Many Hail Storms?
Climate and Weather The Dallas/Fort Worth climate is prone to great weather extremes. Summertime temperatures often soar into the triple digits while the winter months see their fair share of freezing rains, ice storms and snow. The most volatile weather, however, tends to occur when winter is grudgingly giving way to spring. This is when cold fronts dropping down from …