When thinking about your home and trying to decide which roof shingle product to choose, it can be frustrating-we get it. Helping you to make an informed decision while adding value and protection to your home is our goal. There are two types of shingles in the roofing world that we want to make you aware of, 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles …
Anybody who lives in Fort Worth where large storms or tornados are a regular threat needs to know a little about emergency repairs. It doesn’t take much for a heavy tree limb to snap and take out part of a roof, for instance. We here at Old Pro Roofing get many calls after a storm hits to come take a …
Texans are no strangers to extreme weather. From hail and tornadoes in the summer, to freak ice storms in the winter, people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have seen it all. Unfortunately, such extreme weather goes hand in hand with severe and costly roof damage. If you’ve recently experienced such an event or if you’re simply a homeowner in the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …