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How to Tarp a Roof

Tools Drill Hammer Materials Tarp Studs Cap Nails Ladder Roof Damage Rain, hail, sleet or snow — the elements can be damaging to your home’s roof. As a result, cracks, punctures, broken fascia boards and missing shingles can lead to a leaky roof. Water damage can be costly, which is why it’s critical to attend […]

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How To Maintain Your Roof

Tips To Maintain Your Roof Homeowners rarely consider the possibility of roof damage until such problems already take root. In many such cases, the problem will have already spread to the point where no roof repair work could possibly rectify matters. When issues such as roof leaks appear in several spots throughout a house, a […]

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Different Roofing Materials: Pros and Cons

There are 75 million single-family homes in the U.S. Of those homes, approximately 7% will replace their roof in 2020. For many homeowners, choosing a new roof can be tricky. Cost is always a factor, and so are aesthetics. You own Victorian-era painted lady in purple? Then a baby blue metal roof is going to […]

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Pitched Roof vs. Flat Roof Pros and Cons

Pitched roof styles are some of the most popular types of roofing construction in the US. Why? Because a pitched roof’s shingles are installed in an overlapping fashion, which helps shed water. Also, a pitched roof can be designed in a wide variety of styles to fit nearly any aesthetic tastes. While pitched roofs may […]

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Flat Roof Materials

Flat roofs are popular with both homeowners and contractors. These types of roofs are valued for the flexibility they provide and the plethora of roof materials available to choose from in their construction. But, the choices of different flat roof materials on the market can complicate the decision-making process. Failing to select the best and right […]

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