There are many kinds of license involved in the building industry, and one of them is the roofing license. Though when you engage with different contracting professionals to build your home, a general contractor is the one who has the role of an overseer. However, the roofing license is meant only for the roofing contractor, […]
Building a roof is not an easy task. First, you need to ask yourself what type of roof are you going to build? Is it flat or pitched? Because of these two types, the process of installation and the materials used are different from one another. The roof over your head is more than just […]
According to comparisons between the types of tile materials, from slate to asphalt, a concrete roof tile has its characteristics. The lifespan of a concrete tile goes around 40 to 60 years. What makes this tile last that long? What makes it durable? What concrete is made of Concrete, the way you look at it […]
What is a gable roof? A gable roof is the type of roof that makes a triangle shape. Gables come in different types. You can have a combination, on the sides and the front or rear. Gable roofs have different pitches, some with low slope and some with high slopes, depending on the location you […]
Are you the type dreaming of a garden but have limited space? What kind of roof do you have? Is it pitched or flat? If you have a home which roof is flat, you will realise that there is much space for your long-dreamt garden and that in no time at all, you will be […]
Somewhat confusing, there is, in fact, a wide difference between a skylight, velux, and roof window in terms of how they are spelled. With regards to function, they basically have a similar objective—to let the light in. But will vary significantly on some points. Google will often have a designated definition for each of these […]
Flashing is a galvanised steel roof material that’s placed over roof joints to keep water from seeping into the roof membranes. Flashings can be seen around the chimneys, roof vents, valleys, or dormer windows. Like any other roof member, flashing gets damaged too through wear and tear, where it gets loose brought by heavy winds […]
The main reason why we apply roof coatings is to prevent hazards that damage a roof’s integrity. Every homeowner would probably use roof coating to avoid leaks of water, slow down the growth of moulds and moisture that wreak havoc on roof membranes, and extend the life of their roof. The roofing system without a […]
Why roofs need to be waterproofed Leak is the number one enemy of roofs. The main purpose of roofing is to protect your home from heat, sun, rain, snow, and other forms of an environmental hazard. Roofing system with failed waterproofing and weatherproofing is critical for its overall function. Thus, a roof coating is an […]
Just what are the poor ventilation systems in your home? And what can you do to ensure that your attic is properly ventilated? Think of your ventilation as your home’s ability to breathe through the attic. As fresh air moves into your vent’s soffits, hot air is released to the outside through vents in your […]
In every legal undertaking, a contract is a piece of paper but an essential part of the deal. Whenever you embark on a roof repair or roof replacement, you look for reliable and honest roofing contractors that will take the job. Sometimes, roof repair is an imminent process because you’ll never know when it’s going […]
What do you do at the onset of a roof leak? If it is in the middle of heavy rain, it is only where you can discover damages in the roof. An active leak in the roof is mostly felt during the rainy season. And as much as possible, you would do anything to stop […]
Technically, the materials used for flat roofing are entirely different from pitched roofs. So if you are thinking about placing tiles on your flat roof, you can but your roof will fail because of the difference in placing the tiles compared with flat roof sheets, and your roof is bound to leak. Generally speaking, the […]