Every year we hear on the news about homes being consumed in wildfires. The thought of a horrific incident like that sends shivers down any homeowners’ spine. Even if you live in an area where wildfires are not likely, lightning strikes or just freak accidents are possible. There’s no sure way to prevent such atrocities, […]
Spring is here and one of our favorite things about this season is all of the colors that appear throughout the warm weeks ahead. Most people like color variety, and it’s nice to have color variety in the big decisions you make–like choosing a roof color. It really can make or break the beauty potential […]
You may have seen this on our Facebook page, but it is worth posting on our site. In January 2013, the CRRC made the following announcement: CRRC ANSI/CRRC-1-2012 Standard Receives Approval Oakland, CA, USA – January 23, 2013 – The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce the American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) […]
Jim Stickland of Atlanta Action 2 news reported last week the headline, “Prices are going through the roof!” and he’s right. There has been a massive price increase that took place on March 1, 2013 for shingles. It is also reported that the prices will increase again on April 15, 2013. A bundle of shingles […]
We know that we’re a little biased here at Eagle Roofing, but tile roofing is just plain superior. We really mean it. That is why training is offered to those individuals who want to learn how to properly install a tile roof. Installing a tile roof requires proper training and skill. Nothing that nice is […]
Tile Roofs vs. Shingle Roofs: What is the Difference? A roof is a roof is a roof….wrong. There really are superior roofing materials available. If you are trying to decide what kind of material to use on your roof here are some facts about the differences between using tile and using shingles for a new […]
How do roof tiles perform in cold weather conditions? The density and durability of concrete tile made by Eagle Roofing products a natural choice in cold or high freeze thaw cycling areas. The tile is not susceptible to moisture freezing within the body of the tile. There are specific application procedures that manage the snow […]
Concrete Roofing Tile History There is nothing new about the concept of using concrete tile for roofing. Ancient records indicate that the Chinese were producing glazed clay roofing tiles 5,000 years ago. Various patterns of flat earthenware roof tile were used in Greece between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago. The Romans adopted a variation of […]
I came across a recent question that was answered by Michael Holcomb from the Byron Center in Michigan. His explanation is excellent in answering the question of “Is an asphalt shingle roof or concrete tile better, energy wise?” In the previous blog entry, Holcomb explained the difference between asphalt and concrete shingles as far as heat […]
I came across a recent question that was answered by Michael Holcomb from the Byron Center in Michigan. His explanation is excellent in answering the question of “Is an asphalt shingle roof or concrete tile better, energy wise?” Holcomb suggests that it’s a question that might have a different response depending on your location.He goes on to […]
