Before starting any home improvement, you must check with your homeowner’s association first if your project requires approval. For instance, if you are getting a new roof, determine if the board has preapproved colors, styles and materials before purchasing anything. Moreover, the process would be more seamless if you work with a roofing contractor with experience in HOA communities.
… Continue ReadingA Guide to Roofing Ventilation
Most experts say that ventilation is one of the first things you must prioritize when owning a home. If not, you’ll have to deal with sweltering heat, mildew and even inappropriate odors lingering for days that may pose hazards to your health. Luckily, there are ways that you can address this. If you still aren’t aware of the basics of roofing ventilation, your local roof install experts will delve into this subject here.
… Continue ReadingRoofing Questions Home Buyers Should Ask
Buying a property is one of the most significant decisions one ever has to make. This involves a lot of preparation and budgeting to guarantee a worthy investment. Double-checking the roofing system before anything else ensures your new home is cozy and comfortable. As a guide, here are some questions you can ask your general and roofing contractor prior to your purchase.
… Continue ReadingWhen Does Roof Replacement Make More Sense Than Repairs?
If you have a roofing problem, your first course of action is getting it fixed. However, a roof can be repaired only so many times, and will eventually reach the point where a roof install is a more practical solution. In today’s post, M & A Roof Home Improvement discusses the conditions that make roof replacement more practical than repairs.
Should You Be Worried About Loss of Granules from Your Roof?
Asphalt shingles are covered by a layer of granules that protects the backing material from UV radiation and provides the roofing color. Some of these granules can come loose as the roof ages, and as a trusted local roofing contractor, we at M & A Roof Home Improvement are often asked by homeowners whether this is a problem. In today’s post, we take a look at what causes asphalt shingle granule loss—and whether or not you should be worried about it.