Category: Roofing Tips

Flat Roof Coating Facts

When it comes to flat roof repair and maintenance, you want to ensure that you have the best roof coating on your residential or commercial property. With flat roof coating, property owners will need to take a variety of things into consideration including UV rays, climate and the environment itself. You need to remember that in the end, flat roof…

How To Prep For Skylight Replacement

When it’s time to replace a skylight, whether it’s because your skylight is damaged or you’d like to upgrade your skylight from fixed to self-ventilating,  there are some precautions that you need to consider before replacement begins, and weighing up the pros and cons of each skylight option will help you make your decision. Since skylights need to be watertight…

Red Flags Of Shady Roofing Companies

The decision to replace your roof is a big one and getting it right the first time is important – that’s why you want to ensure you get the best roofers available and unfortunately there are several roofing companies out there who cut corners or lie to maximize their profits at your expense. Along with our guide on how to…

Flat Roof Maintenance Tips

Flat roofs last approximately between 10 to 20 years before they need to be replaced.  How do you get your flat roof to last till 20 years – it’s quite simple – you just need to regularly maintain it.  Your flat roof can have a much longer life span, provided you look after it through regular maintenance (removing debris, fixing…

Benefits Of Gaco Roof Coating

Discover the magic of Gaco Roof Coating! Gaco S2100 is one of the only few roof coatings that is made entirely of silicone. When applied, it creates a waterproof membrane to seal roofs. While this is the main function, there are many benefits when it comes to using Gaco Roof Coating. Here are the top 10 benefits to using Gaco…

Your Go-To Residential Roofing Guide

Property owners in South Florida have to consider several factors when buying or building a home or commercial property. For both residential and commercial properties, high-impact windows are standard to protect against tropical storms and hurricanes. A central AC system is also standard in South Florida buildings to keep the interior cool and comfortable for dwelling, and to protect against…

Why Do I Need Roof Vents?

Roof ventilation is an important yet sometimes overlooked component of any roof. It ensures a healthy, long-lasting roof and a pleasant living environment, while also lowering your utility bills. Roof vents are essential for all homes and buildings, but particularly those in areas which experience warm, wet and humid weather conditions. All roofing companies in South Florida should know just…

Protecting Your Roof: Hang Holiday Lights Without Damaging Your Roof

Ho ho oh no! Holiday lights are wonderful and festive until they result in your foot cracking a few roof tiles or breaking through a layer of your roof. Sometimes we get so caught up in the festive spirit that we forget about protecting our roof. Perhaps you want to beat your neighbors and have the best lights and decorations…

Pros and Cons Of Various Tile Roof Options

So, you’re planning your new home and its down to deciding what type of roof you want, or you are in the process of replacing the current roof on your home. You have decided that tiles are the best option for you for a number of reasons (they have a long life span, they provide a long-lasting protection to your…

Small Things That Stress Out Your Licensed Roofer

We all think that we can save a quick buck by doing home repairs ourselves, instead of hiring a professional company to take care of it. This holds true for roof repairs, maintenance and other DIY roof projects that we try to tackle. We think we are saving ourselves the time and effort it takes to hire a roofing contractor;…