Despite the many varieties of materials used for residential roofing, the primary roofing material in North America is asphalt shingles.  There are certainly pros and cons to all roofing materials, but there are sound reasons for asphalt shingles to be among the most common material used worldwide.  Asphalt roofing represents a mainstay of the roofing […]

It does not take a genius to know that residential roofing and commercial roofing are different.  Roofs on all buildings ultimately serve the same purpose – providing structural support and shelter from inclement weather, and damage to roofs exposes a building and its contents to the effects of said weather.  Indeed, without proper construction and […]

Hands down – the roof is one of the most important features of any building.  Sure, it’s where the shelter comes from, but it’s also structurally significant as well.  Then of course, the cost of roofing repair and replacement can be a real headache – all reasons roof maintenance is important.  The condition of your […]

It wouldn’t be surprising to learn that you believe that all residential roofs are constructed from the same material.  Indeed, the most commonly applied roofing materials for residential structures are asphalt shingles.  Nevertheless, there are a wide variety of materials that are used in the construction of residential roofs each with distinct pros and cons.  […]

A roof is a roof, is that what you’re thinking?  Certainly, there is some truth to the statement – regardless of the type of building (commercial, industrial, residential) or even the style and material used in the roof, roofs serve a similar purpose.  They provide structure and shelter, so yes – in a way, a […]