The winter season puts your roof to the test. Even the most durable and resilient roofing materials are affected by what the cold brings, and it’s easy to put it out of your mind. The last thing you want is to find out that the roof is actually suffering from damage in the middle of the season…. Continue Reading
Archives for 2019
Can You Replace the Roof During Winter?
The roof is one of the sturdiest parts of your home, but even its resilience is tested during the winter season. Compact snow, hail and strong winds can all do a number on your roof and that is why it’s vital to have a pre-winter inspection…. Continue Reading
Winter Damage Control 101: How to Prevent Ice Dams
Winter is fast approaching. As you make the necessary (or last-minute) preparation for the coming season, it’s important to remember to prepare your home, especially your metal roof. Today’s article from roof install company M&A Roof Home Improvement shares tips on preventing ice dams from forming on your roofing system.
… Continue ReadingRoofing 101: Understanding the Load Limits of a Roof
Apart from the elements such as wind, sunlight and rain, your roof should also be able to withstand the constant pressure that’s pushing on it from all directions. Certain roofs can handle specific loads according to their design. To understand roof load limits better, this article from residential roofing contractor M&A Exterior Home Improvement discusses the different types of roofing loads.
Advantages of Atlas StormMaster® Shake Roofing Systems
The performance of your roof depends mainly on the quality of the installation done by your roofing contractor but it doesn’t hurt to work with the best materials, either. When it comes to high-performance roofing, Atlas Roofing Systems are offering their premiere StormMaster® Shake line to help homeowners battle rough Virginia storms…. Continue Reading