One of the biggest expenses a business will run into is the cost of energy. In fact most businesses just assume that the cost of energy is an always present expense. This idea is so prevalent that the IRS actually has it as an itemized deduction. One interesting question posed on Reddit asked how much…
Roofing
Price is understandably one of the biggest factors in selecting your Bryan roofing contractor. However, price should not be the ONLY factor in your decision process. In past articles we have described some potential pitfalls when selecting the wrong Bryan roofing company, however, in this article we cover a real life story posted on the…
Thanks to great advances in technology and refinement processes, roofing types have blossomed recently. Many home owners are aware of the typical asphalt or composite based shingle roofing, but there are many more types to choose from. Some of the most popular roofing types, in addition to asphalt/composite roofing, are wood or shake, metal, clay…
Lasting and Sustainable Metal roofing reduces the consumption of raw materials because of its ability to withstand extreme conditions. Undaunted by cold and hot weather patterns, metal roofing will hold its own against high winds, snow, ice, and even hail. In fact, metal roofing has been so successful, many roofs from the 1800’s are still…
Many of our customers have questions regarding tile roofing and how it differs among various College Station roofing companies. While the material and types of tiles may be from the same manufacturer for everyone, the installation process is very different, and is the determining factor between a well-built roof and one that is not. These…
Despite the name, flat roofs are not really completely flat. Most flat roofs actually have a slight incline built into the underlying structure to help prevent water from pooling. This slight gradient difference helps prolong the life of a flat roof. Years past flat roofs garnered a bad reputation because of a limited lifespan, due…
Besides surging in popularity every year and great esthetics, metal roofing has many added energy efficiency benefits to offer home and business owners. A recent trend in roofing is to apply paint or color to roof, also known as a painted metal roof or “cool roofing”. Most commonly associated with LEED certification programs and green…
Overhangs and shades are pretty to look at; however, they are not installed only for their visual appeal. When properly positioned and installed by a Houston roofer, overhangs and shades work as a natural indoor climate controller and can increase the house’s lifespan by protecting it from damage caused by any type of precipitation. …
Copper has been gaining popularity in the roofing industry, probably because copper has so many benefits and advantages as a roofing material. Copper roofing is for everyone. Typically when people think of copper roofing, they picture downtown skyscrapers or fancy commercial buildings with shiny copper rooftops, but a growing number of residential homes are discovering…
In the United States, Asphalt Roofing Shingles have been used for roofing material, and have been to withstand many different weather climates. Although not the strongest roofs available to man, asphalt shingles get the job done for decades, and in some cases even longer. Volatile temperature changes can have a big impact on your roofing…