There are many important layers that go into the installation of quality Fort Worth roofing. We’ll lay out these important pieces of the roofing puzzle and break down each one so you can fully understand the importance of each layer. Decking The roof deck is the roof layer (also called sheathing) that is installed between the trusses & joists and underlayment layer in a typical roof …
How To Spot A Failing Roof
There are several clues, and the biggest one is age. If your roof is more than 20 years old, there’s a good chance it’s due for replacement. But younger roofs can fail too, so it’s a good idea to inspect a roof at least once a year. Don’t use a ladder, though. Binoculars are easier and a lot safer, and …
3-tab Shingles vs Architectural Shingles – What’s The Difference?
This is a really simple page that gets down to the comparison between architectural shingles vs 3 tab shingles. We hope you find this comparison useful and accurate. The list is split up into two sides. 1. Look Architectural Shingles or a.k.a dimensional or laminate shingles differ from the traditional 3-tab asphalt shingle look. They differ because the actual shingle …
Commercial Roofing: How To Choose a Good Contractor
When it comes to choosing a reputable Fort Worth commercial roofing company, experience matters. Let’s have a look at some of the reasons why. Reliability If a company presents as reputable, it is because they have years of satisfied clients to keep their campaign alive. This takes times, and time is the truest measure of reliability. Look for client testimonials …
Texas Requires a License To Cut Hair But Not To Replace Your Roof
If you’re finding some leaks in your roof from the recent storms be sure to watch this before you make a decision on which Fort Worth roofing contractor to call. How to choose the right roofing contractor Texas doesn’t require roofers to have a license. In fact there is no state regulations or oversight of who can install roofs. Until …
Reunion Tower: The Most Iconic Roof In Dallas Fort Worth
An Icon in the Dallas Skyline The most iconic structure in the Dallas skyline (and maybe all of Texas) is the Reunion Tower. Designed by Welton Becket & Associates from Los Angeles, California, the tower was completed in 1978. It stands 561 feet over the Hyatt Regency Dallas, and is the 15th tallest building in Dallas. The shaft of the tower …
Going Green With White Roofing
How much can white or green roofs do to fight climate change? That depends on the region, says a new study, finding that white roofs offer less benefit in Northern areas than Southern ones like Fort Worth. However you view global warming, it’s still a hot topic these days and so is saving money. But how do white roofs make …
Metal Roofing Is Tougher Than Stone Cold Steve Austin’s Goatee
Do you live in a location where you see the roof damage (and wallet damage) that hail storms cause? Do you wish you didn’t have to repair or replace your roof once every couple years or more? Well depending on what material your roof is made, you could either be saving yourself from the issue or exacerbating it… Living in …
Why Storm Chasers Are Worse For Your Neighborhood Than Justin Beiber
When you think of a storm chaser, what comes to mind? Someone who spends the spring chasing a rad tornado through the Midwest, right? Yeah, me too. But in the roofing industry a storm chaser is something completely different. When someone in the roofing industry refers to a storm chaser, they most likely mean a company that follows weather patterns …
Watch: Call Old Pro by Old Pro Joes
Old Pro Roofing is have it’s first annual Song/Jingle contest! You could win: $4000 cash a spot to play 3 of your songs in front of 5,000+ people a free recording! All you have to do is write an awesome song or jingle for Old Pro and submit your song or jingle in a video format. Whoever gets the most …