Fall is your opportunity to do some much-needed home repair - and fall roofing concerns are among those you should put on your list of home maintenance.[…]
Residential Roofing
Saving money inspires most DIY roofing projects. But often the homeowner ends up paying more to fix mistakes than the original repair would have cost. […]
If you have recently has your roof replaced or repaired, you'll want to be sure they didn't botch the job. Here are a few signs that you may have been on the receiving end of a bad roof job. […]
When you hire a Venice roof contractor for a new roof installation, can you live in your home during the construction process? […]
Our roofs take the brunt of the UV rays and heat of year-round sun. Asking about how the Florida heat affects our roofing materials is a prudent question.[…]
When looking for a qualified Venice roof contractor, there are some definite red flags to look out for to protect yourself. […]
An overheated attic can make it difficult to keep the home cool and cause damaging mold and mildew growth. Make attic ventilation a priority in your home.[…]
There are several Venice roofing materials which can be utilized when installing your roof, and each has benefits when it comes to protecting your home.[…]
Your roof is the most important structural feature of your home, and roofing issues can wreak all kinds of havoc. Keep an eye out for these common problems! […]
Roofing insulation is important for cold weather climates, right? While insulation does help to keep homes warmer in cold weather, it is important for all home structures, regardless of where you live. Proper materials in your roofing structure help to regulate temperature, moisture, noise and more. While insulation is rarely on your mind, it is working hard for the health and safety of your family. Here is all you need to know about why maintaining the quality of your roofing insulation is so important. Roofing Insulation Basics No, we do not need to worry about freezing winters. But making sure that our homes retain cool air from the air conditioning is just as important during our sweltering summer months. And although we do not have severe winters, January and February can get rather cold by our standards. Both situations require adequate insulation to help to keep utility costs as low as possible, and to keep our homes energy efficient. While many northern homes work to keep heat in, our insulation is generally used to keep cool air from escaping, keeping the heat out. Heat flow is comprised of three basic elements – conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction describes the manner by which heat moves through materials. Most common insulation materials work by slowing conductive heat flow. To be effective, the reflective surface must face the air you are attempting to keep out. In the South Florida region, proper roofing insulation will not only regulate temperature and cool air flow, but can help to reduce moisture and keep your home healthier. Fact: If not contained, heat flows from warmer to cooler until there is no longer a temperature difference. What is R-Value? An insulating material’s resistance to conductive heat flow is rated in terms of its thermal resistance, known as R-value. Higher R-values indicate greater effectiveness in terms of insulation. The R-value depends on the type of insulation, its thickness, and its density. The amount of insulation or R-value you’ll need depends on the climate, power of cooling system, and the part of the house you plan to insulate – generally everything under the attic space in Venice and Englewood homes. Installing more insulation in your home increases the R-value and the resistance to heat flow. If you add an additional layer, you may be able to add the two R-values together in order to gauge how effective the two layers are together. Keep in mind that loose-fill insulation will settle and compress, so the R-value will not change proportionately with added thickness. What R-Value is right for you? The Venice area is Zone 2 in regards to insulation. When applying to an uninsulated attic – whether new construction or old insulation ripped out nd replaced – R30 to R60 should be utilized. When adding insulation to existing material, R25 to R38 is usually sufficient. If you have questions, ask a local Venice roofing professionals. Additional Roofing Insulation Considerations We pay a lot of money to keep our homes cool and […][…]