Among the many sources of roof damage, most naturally occurring is damage done by animals. It may seem like a stretch at first to say that a squirrel could cause any significant damage to a roofing system. However, it’s not necessarily the direct damage done by the squirrel or any other kind of animal, but…
Month: July 2013
Roof ventilation systems server two main purposes: keeping the home cool during hot months and warm during cool months. Right now any central Texan and any roofer in College Station can tell you exactly how hot it is outside. Proper ventilation helps to keep your entire home cooler because it moves warm to the outside…
In a study by Ryan Miller and the Green Roof Technology, a green roof was constructed for the NY Parks and Rec. Department with both vegetation and solar panels. This particular setup was configured so that the underlying membrane did not need to be pierced when the system was installed and attached. This particular roofing…
Dormers are structural components of a building that appears to protrude out of the roof, usually towards the street (when viewing the front house). In College Station roofing dormers are usually accompanied by window, like the image above. Dormers are commonly installed during the initial home construction, but are often added later, to increase space…
In central and southeast Texas buildings in the summer collect a great amount of heat. Cooling and energy bills definitely show the impact of heat accumulation in a Houston roofs. Many homeowners simply resort to turning the AC on when the temperature in the house becomes uncomfortable. However, the best way to combat warmer temperatures…
As storm season continues to gear up in strength home often forget to prep their homes for high winds and heavy rains. In the event of a hurricane or tornado, unprepared homes see far more damage than those that are prepared. And while there may be little that you can do against super storms like…
Just recently Schulte Roofing won the award of Best Roofing Company in Grimes County, by The Navasota Examiner. The competition is held annually by the Navasota Examiner in recognition of outstanding local business. Local business are nominated and voted by community residents of Navasota, just south of Bryan and College Station, TX. About the Navasota…
Solar energy is the most popular option for energy collection at home. Some critics of solar energy feel that the collection devices, panels and shingles, are often cumbersome and not as cosmetically appealing. Initial cost is also one of the biggest hurdles to entry and self-sufficiency. However, wind provides a suitable alternative when solar is…
July 16, 2013 Schulte Roofing has just won the Best of the Brazos Award for “Best Roofing Company” for a 5th consecutive year. The Best of the Brazos is an annual promotion held by Bryan Broadcasting which runs the area’s biggest radio stations, Candy 95, WTAW 1620, 1150 THE ZONE, Peace 107, and KWBC. The…
On average, most homeowners will replace their roof at least once in their lifetimes. And generally speaking, the better the roofer, the fewer times homeowners will have to replace their roofs, outside of storm damage. One of the biggest questions homeowners have is how to know when their roof needs replacement. There are several clues…