We are excited to announce that Schulte Roofing has been voted as the best roofing company in Bryan and College Station for a 10th year in a row! We humbly accept the recognition and are honored to be included among an incredible line-up of local businesses. We want to take this opportunity to thank the people of Bryan and College Station for their continued business and support.
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Although it may seem as if a roofing project should not be difficult, it is actually a complex process involving much more than simply putting down an underlayment and nailing shingles onto that layer. DIY’ers can be seriously misled at this point as can many professionals who make the same mistakes, and errors that could…
A roofing system is always susceptible to damage. The elements that can harm a roof are impossible to avoid, especially when coming in the form of earthquakes, hail storms, hurricanes, lightning, wildfires, and tornadoes. Thankfully, the degree of damage from such weather attacks can be minimized. To reduce and control such issues, the weather risk…
The major source of accidents in the United States is when people are above ground level working at heights. Working on a roofing system is very risky especially if the structure is old. It is of paramount importance for personnel working on old decking to be conscious of such safety concerns. Old structures are brittle…
During the winter season, ice dams can build up in gutters and roof edges. This is caused by snow that melts on the eaves during the day and refreezes at night. When snow accumulates, water from the melting snow does not drain properly; it instead causes water to leak into the building structure. To prevent…
The ultimate function of a roofing system is to serve as a protective structure that prevents pouring rain from sipping inside the house. Rainwater is the most common enemy of a roofing structure that is difficult to control. By virtue of gravity, it will always flow downward following the pull of the gravity; this is…
The role of your roof’s drip edge is to direct water away from your roof and into your gutters. The drip edge can be found at the edge of the roof, right near the gutter. While it’s a small, subtly noticeable piece, it’s essential for keeping your roofing material dry and protected from the elements.…
Roofs fail because of a lack of attention to detail. An overlooked connection, sloppy workmanship, or a design doomed from the start, any of these things can cause a leak. And any leak is a failure of the whole roofing system. For example, most commercial roofs are installed with a termination point inside the parapet…
It’s a question we see often with the insurance claims process and the truth is; It all depends on how you are paid. In rare cases, you could possibly keep the difference. Here’s an example. The insurance company paid you in full, less your deductible, and the amount you owe for the work performed was…
In March of 1999 Schulte Roofing® was mentioned in Western Roofing Insulation and Siding Magazine for the restoration of a 150-year old Victorian roof. This roof was the first ever completed MetalWorks metal roof in the state of Texas. Backed by a lifetime warranty, this roof is still leak-free to date. The following is the…