The roof is exposed to the weather around the clock and while it was designed and built to cover and protect the top of a building, it can still break down and leak into interior spaces. Regardless of leak cause, whether it is due to poor quality material, bad construction, or severe weather, it is…
Month: March 2012
Eventually, everything will wear out and break down, often coming as a surprise that can be extremely irritating and expensive, especially when it pertains to a roof. One way to prevent this as well as stay on top of preventive maintenance is to learn how to recognize when a roofing system is approaching the end…
Clay roofing is widely used in different areas of the United States as well as in other countries including Mexico, Korea, and Norway among others. This type of material is one of the best options for residential or business establishments alike. Therefore, when in the process of choosing a material for a building, it is…
It is commonly wondered why clean running gutters are so essential, probably because there are many words that come to mind whenever thinking about gutter cleaning, such as daunting, tiresome, and risky. These are just a few of the common reactions as it is hard to see a real noticeable benefit from performing this task.…
Brought about by the beauty of the forest, wildlife, lakes, streams and rivers, there has been a large increase of communities being established in the wild-lands. Along with this increased interest to live in such locations is the threat of wildfires which has in turn challenged local government officials to create programs to safeguard and…
Attic ventilation is a very vital feature of the construction of any residential building. It helps maintain a level temperature and proper humidity within a house. There are many misconceptions associated with this particular component that are not supported by facts. Admittedly, this is not the most compelling topic; however, adequate attic ventilation can extend…
Congratulations to Schulte Roofing!! Home of the Bulletproof Roof Guarantee! Schulte Roofing is proud to announce that it has been featured in the March 5, 2012 issue of Insite Brazos Valley magazine. A link to the website is: https://www.insitebrazosvalley.com/home-improvement-guide/2012/3/5/schulte-roofing-a-name-you-can-trust.html Congratulations to Schulte Roofing for such great recognition of their outstanding roofing services in the…
Many houses across the United States have asphalt shingles as the primary roofing material; they have a life expectancy of approximately twenty years. There are several essential factors to be considered and trying to compute an accurate service life is difficult as there are many things that could cause premature failure, all of which should…
Roofs can be categorized into two major types: sloped and flat. While the difference in the shape is obvious, there are other less obvious characteristics between these two styles in terms of performance, cost, and maintenance requirements. Flat As the name implies, this design is almost level and does not have a triangular top. Its…
Considering wood shingles for a roof will give a beautiful old-fashioned appearance while providing lasting protection for building residents. Cedar shakes are not only appealing to the eye but also provide extra insulation value compared and can be installed over an existing material. By far, this type of roof covering is regarded with great favor…