Replacing a roof is a big expense that homeowners generally don’t look forward to, but knowing your options can save you time, money, and a lot of headaches. Learn about your material options, how to hire a contractor that fits your needs, and how to make the right choices when shopping around for your next roof.
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Historic homes are a treasure, but sometimes a challenge to maintain. When it comes time to choose a roof for your historic home in Sonora, you may struggle to choose a material that is as accurate as possible to the home, time period, and materials that were available in Tuolumne county when your home was [...]
The roof valley is the dip where two roof planes meet. There are a handful of ways to install shingles on a roof valley. Each creates a different look and may have different performance benefits. When it comes to your roof, which valley style should you choose? We’ll explain your options, which valleys we [...]
If you need a new roof, and you currently have an asphalt shingle roof, you may not need to take off the old roof before you install a new shingle or metal roof. Instead, your roof can stack the new roof on top, in what’s called a roof overlay. But is a roof overlay really [...]
When your roof is failing and nearing the end of its lifespan, it will begin to need frequent repairs. Soon, you’ll need to replace the whole roof anyway, so it’s more cost-effective to simply do the re-roof right away, and save yourself the additional money of the repairs. However, it’s hard for homeowners to know [...]
If you’ve ever held an asphalt shingle in your hand, you know they are a lot thicker than you might imagine they are. Older 3-tab shingles have made way for thicker laminate shingles that provide more protection. You might wonder, how do they make these asphalt shingles? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UgGvKnelfY Making Filled Coating To make shingles, CertainTeed [...]
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 [...]