Roman rooftops have a long history, starting with Greek and Phoenician architectural influences. The Etruscans also helped the romans with technological solutions like hydraulics to help build the architectural styles that we see to this day, in Rome. Roman rooftops and architectural styles were not just borrowed from other cultures, but also emerged out of…
Month: August 2013
The sun damages roofs by a process called photo-degradation. During this process ultraviolet photos with high energy content disrupt chemical bonds in polymers (long chains of similar subunits). The absorption of the UV rays causes either breakage or crosslinking of polymer chain, changing both chemical and physical properties of various roofing materials. After UV rays…
Roofs can last from 5 years to 50 years depending on how well built and maintained it is over that course of time. Roofing material manufacturers provide warranties on their products that usually cover the lifespan of roofs and beyond. However, those warranties are only covered when the materials are assembled and installed in very…
Keeping your Bryan roof clean is a part of normal roofing maintenance. Over the course of time painted metal roofs will appear discolored in areas where dirt and grime accumulate. Long term exposure to the sun also creates a “chalking effect” where the metal appears lightened in color when compared to other areas of the…
As the new school year starts up again, Houston area students are finding themselves inside the classroom even though summer temperatures continue to rage outside. One of the biggest costs to school budgets is energy costs. Schools require an enormous amount of square footage to accommodate the number of students. One general use facility can…
Your roof and home undergo numerous amounts of stresses from the forces of a hurricane. As recently as 2005, roofing contractors in College Station, TX saw the lingering effects of Hurricane Rita which ripped up roofs, fences, and land across the Brazos Valley. Many homeowners saw roof damage characteristic with strong storms; their roofs were…
Solar roofing and technology in Bryan, TX is taking off at an ever growing rate due in part to rising energy prices and demand. As such current solar roofing installations tend to be more expensive than a traditional asphalt shingle roof. That is due to the extra mounting parts and time it takes to properly…
Green roofs must be waterproofed in order to sustain a localized ecosystem capable of supporting fresh vegetation. Roofs in general must also be energy efficient in today’s energy market to save on long term costs to the home owner. Waterproofing and energy efficiency are often thought of as mutually exclusive in the roofing industry. One…
Green roofing is a very old style of roofing. Many homeowners are rediscovering green roof benefits that have been known by humans for hundreds of years. Green roofing systems reduce storm water runoff, noise pollution, and air pollution. Green roofs also keep the entire temperature of the home cooler and provide fresh vegetation on the…