When you are looking at roofing options for your home, one of the options that you might consider is slate roofing. There are both pros and cons that slate roofing offers, and we are going to look at them below. Pros of Slate Roofing Beauty – Homes with slate roofs stand out. Durability – When properly installed and well maintained, slate roofing can last as long as 150 and longer. Protection – Water’s unable to penetrate it. It isn’t affected by fungus or mold and it’s also totally fireproof. Environmentally Friendly – Since it’s recyclable, it’s a great choice...

With ownership of a home comes ownership of a roof, which may require roofing services. There are many different roofing services you may need as time passes because roofs do not last forever. Here are a few types of roofing services you should be aware of. Roof Installation: A roof cannot exist as part of a house without a roof first being installed. If you are trying to build a new roof for something, then roofing services are required to go in there and install the roof. Roof Leak Repair: When roofs start to leak, they are in need...

It’s not every day, month, or year you have a new roof installed on your property. But when this happens, you tend to feel good. Before you recruit a roofing contractor, there are several essential things you need to take into consideration. They include things like: Insurance  Any roofing company you pick, whether for a new roof or roof restoration, must possess a valid insurance. The first is liability insurance; it protects your property in the event; there is damage resulting from the contractor or their employees. The second is the worker’s compensation insurance. This will protect you if...

Just like any homeowner, you don’t want to pay a fortune every month to heat or cool your home, so you’re always actively looking for ways to cut back on this expense. Maintaining the cleanliness of your roofing should become part of your strategy to reduce your energy consumption and reduce your home’s carbon footprint overall. As you’ve probably noticed, algae can be a big issue on homes throughout our community. Not only does it look bad with its dark streaks, but if left untreated, it can drive up your energy bills. This algae, if enough of it accumulates,...