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Most buildings, both residential and commercial, could stand to operate a little greener. An energy efficient system over your head goes a long way towards keeping your utility expenditures from literally rising through the roof. What can you do to make your roof more energy efficient? Read on to find

After a storm, it’s always a good idea to check your home for damage. Some destruction will be obvious, like broken tree branches on your roof or smashed skylights. But when it’s not so plain, how can you tell if you’re looking at the aftermath of a storm or ordinary

For many homeowners in the South, black streaking on the surface of their home’s roof is a common problem. Many people are unaware of the cause of those unsightly streaks, and some will either fail to take the proper steps to address the problem or cause damage to the surface

Heat can plow through insulation, penetrate roof structures and drive cooling costs — well — through the roof. Energy efficient roofing materials, however, can solve this dilemma. Researchers rate the efficiency of rooftops using the familiar Energy Star system used to rate home appliances. The system is highly beneficial, as

Your commercial roof is made of many different layers and parts. Most people only think of the outermost layer when they think of roofing, but that is not the only layer to a roof. Here is some information that will help you to better understand the anatomy of a commercial

When most people think of elements that are damaging to a commercial roof, they often think of storms and forceful weather — things like hail storms, strong wind gusts and ice dams that build up on a roof. However, storms are not the only thing that can be damaging to

With so many different types of roofing materials on the market, it may seem overwhelming when you have to select a material for your new commercial roof. Fortunately, the process does not need to be difficult. Educating yourself on the benefits that various roofing materials offered will guide you toward

Built-up roofing (BUR) is a very common type of commercial roofing that is used with low-slope rooftops to provide high levels of protection at an affordable cost. It is made by layering the top of the roof with “built up” layers of bitumen (an asphalt-like substance) and durable fabrics. The

It is important that you have your commercial roof inspected two times per year and after any major storms. During an inspection, a roofer is looking for any damage that can lead to water intrusion and leaks. As a commercial building owner, you may wonder what the danger of water

A new roof can be a serious investment, so it’s important you know just what benefits you’ll get from replacing an old roof – and how much it will cost. There have never been more options for residential rooftops, from color and style to materials and protection. Whether you’re interested

Shingles remain one of the most common options for residential rooftops – but what is a shingle, really? What is it made of, and how does it help protect your roof? Let’s take a closer look at all the different parts that make up a shingle, and how they work

Section 179 is an important part of the tax code for roofing professionals — and anyone else who has a roofing project in mind! This Section allows a taxpayer to immediately expense important roofing costs of qualifying real property, rather than depreciating the addition across years. Immediate expensing has a