Roofing FAQ

Throughout history, builders have used a wide variety of materials for residential and commercial roofing. From animal skins and thatch to copper and slate, the builders of shelters and modest dwellings, public buildings, and royal palaces have always needed to craft […]

Texas roofing takes a year-round beating. In the summer, temperature and humidity levels can soar. Most springs bring hailstorms and torrential rains. In the winter, overnight temperatures can drop below freezing, allowing frost to form on roofs and putting roof materials […]

If you live in the Austin area, April showers rarely seem to bring you May flowers.  Typically, April is one of the driest months of the year with a just a smidge more than two inches of rain.  May is Austin’s […]

In the world of fashion, trends change frequently. Bell bottoms become popular, fade into obscurity, and resurface years later as the latest trend. Wide lapels give way to narrow ones, jeans go from baggy to skinny, and fluorescent colors yield to […]

Spring is here and with it comes wind and rain. Hail comes a bit later in early summer, along with the progressively intense heat – which can sometimes be the biggest problem for a roof.  Here are four simple tips to […]

Every Austin roofer has received at least one call from a homeowner who wants to know if it is possible to replace just part of a roof. Usually, the wisdom of a partial replacement will depend on the roof’s age, the […]

Although designs vary, the essential parts of a roof will be the same. Whether you are just curious about its construction, are in need of repairs, or think you may need a replacement roof, it can be helpful to know how […]

“If you take care of it, it will take care of you.” This is an old saying that applies to many things in life, including your home’s roof. Having an annual roof inspection performed by a licensed roof contractor is one […]

Replacing a roof can be an expensive proposition, but it is a necessary expense. You can likely postpone remodeling your kitchen or adding a sunroom until you have saved enough to pay for the project. However, as any licensed roofing contractor […]

A home’s roof should give it many years of secure coverage. When correctly installed and properly maintained, your asphalt shingles could last for 20 years or more, and metal roofs can last much longer. A poorly constructed or neglected roof will […]