Residential roof construction is strikingly different from that of commercial buildings. There are some logical reasons for this difference: commercial buildings are larger and wider and they may require special ventilation, insulation, and materials to protect the roof from natural or man-made damage. There are basically two types of roofing materials that have dominated the…
Author: Schulte Roofing
Last year, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) was surprised at the increased number of callers asking about specific roofing contractors. These calls were complaints about professional scam artists who were going door-to-door, offering gutter cleaning and roofing repair services, demanding a deposit up front and then never returning to do the job. These specific incidents…
When hiring roofing contractors, having some anxiety is very normal. Worries can arise when listening to the local news about problems that occur with fraudulent businesses. There are many upsetting stories about consumers who have lost thousands of dollars because a scam artist took money without ever finishing the intended project. No one wants to…
Damage to the roof is hard to avoid due to its constant exposure to numerous destructive factors. These causes might come from nature including wind, weather and corrosion; it may come from humans by way of foot traffic or improper installation. Roofing problems that may occur are impossible to prevent if all of these causes…
Recently, Debra Kendle, a resident of Colorado, claimed that she lost $4,600 because she was victimized by a contractor who was a scam operator. The victim stated that she checked with the Better Business Bureau and other consumer organizations about the reputation of this company and learned that it was a well-recommended business with great…
Rain gutters are an essential part of the entire roofing structure. They help in maintaining the roofing system by channeling rain water to the nearby drainage system. The primary function of an eaves trough is to protect the foundation of the house from water run off which in turn prevents erosion and leakage. Since eaves…
The most common enemy to a warm home during the winter season is heat loss that is due to the continuous reciprocal movement of air inside the house. The process of infiltration occurs when the cold winter air finds a way to move into the house and push the warm air out of the house.…
Because of recent changes in some of the methods being used by contractors in roofing installation of a Woodlands home, owners are learning just how careful they must be before signing a contract to have their roof replaced or repaired. A few of these changes are the increased installation expenses, high-priced new materials or advanced…
Choosing the right roofing material for a roof Houston is as important as choosing the right building location. This is the most challenging part when reroofing or putting up a brand new roofing structure. There are many things to consider when homeowners are in the selection process. Elements to consider include: curb appeal, climate condition,…
The most common enemy of all The Woodlands roofing is the material’s susceptibility to various elements of nature. Whether that cause is sun’s heat, rain, strong wind, hail, or snow, the impact is extremely large, especially on its level of performance. Another problem that is given great importance nowadays by roofing companies is the level…