What roof styles are popular in California? The golden state has some unique roofing needs. Our unique home styles and generally lighter palette match with roof materials that wouldn’t look right in other climates. Plus, our roofs have to contend with extreme sun, so they have to be durable. Here’s our guide to which [...]
There are many reasons you might want to walk on your roof, from hanging Christmas lights to looking for the source of a leak. However, you should avoid walking on your roof whenever possible. There are safety and insurance issues your risk by stepping on your own roof. Also, you could damage your shingles [...]
While it may be pleasant to have some bird singing near your home or your property, it is not great for your roof. Bird poop can damage your roof and shorten its lifespan. Plus, birds tend to leave behind nests and other debris that may also damage your roof. Why Does Bird Poop Damage Your [...]
Your roof’s pitch is its slope, or a measurement of how steep it is. Roof pitch is expressed with two numbers that indicate how much it rises over a 12-inch span. So, a 5:12 roof rises 5 inches every 12 inches of run. Roof pitch measurements can help you determine which shingles are best for [...]
It can be tough to decide whether you should replace your roof before selling your home. A new roof just might get your home sold faster—or it could be a big expenditure that doesn’t boost your home value or reduce the time it takes for your home to sell. Here are the things you need [...]
Those who are considering installing skylights in their home will hear about how skylights are a detriment to your home in the summer. After all, they allow light and heat into your home, raising your cooling bills. Right? No! Skylights are like windows for your roof. As windows, they can have window dressings that keep [...]