If you travel down almost any residential street throughout the United States, you will see multiple homes roofed with asphalt shingles. Although they are fairly new to the building industry compared to other roofing options, they are the most commonly used material for residential roofs. However, “most popular” doesn’t necessarily translate to “best option.” Asphalt […]
If you drive through most neighborhoods you’re likely to see varying roofing materials, but more often than not, you’ll notice that asphalt shingles seem to dominate as the most popular roofing material. Just like any other type of product, the most popular doesn’t always mean it’s the best in quality. The most common reason that […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Need a new roof? Consider re-roofing your home with concrete roof tile over other traditional roofing materials like asphalt singles.
