The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity can cause algae to grow on your roof - but you can create a more algae-resistant roof surface.[…]
Residential Roofing
Home renovation is more than kitchens and paint projects. Transform your home with colored shingles or roof tiles, and enjoy the new look! […]
Your roof is perhaps the most important part of a home's structure, but how is it actually built? Here are the basics of roof construction. […]
A home's most important structural feature may be the roof. If you are in the market for a new house be sure to completely assess the roof condition. […]
Taking a walk in downtown Venice is like taking a walk back through time. With its historic buildings, the famous historical Train Depot, and its circus heritage, Venice has a colorful past still visible to visitors and residents alike. In fact, the entire city plan, designed by John Nolen in 1926, is on the National Register of Historic Places. For people who love history, or simply love the ambiance and character of an old home – Venice is the place to be. If you have purchased or own a historic home in this area, North Port, or Englewood, you may be interested in learning how to preserve its significance when it comes time for home renovations. When your historic house needs a new roof, is there a way to preserve the historical integrity while protecting your home? Re-roofing a Historic House Historical societies generally agree in their approach to renovating any part of a historic house – including a new roof installation. When it comes to maintaining the integrity of the home and the surrounding neighborhood, it is expected that the homeowner will attempt to respect the original construction of the home, looking for materials and design which keep its character intact. Some town historical boards have strict guidelines as to the way in which a historic home should be repaired. For instance, many turn-of-the-century homes were built with stone or slate roofing materials. Stone is the strongest and most durable roofing material which you can choose, so your 100 year old home may still exhibit its original roof. Eventually, however, it will become necessary for a new roof to be installed. For most planning commissions and historical societies, they would prefer that the roof is replaced with similar material. Maintain the Character of the Home : The roof is a visible component of the home. In historic districts and communities, you may be required to re-roof the home with the same material (or as close as possible to the same material). In fact, they board may ask that you first inquire if the roof can been repaired, rather than replaced, in order to keep the continuity of its legacy. If the roof must be replaced, there have been innovations which will deliver the look and emotion of the older materials, but provide the homeowner with modern benefits such as energy efficiency and cooling. Asphalt shingle roofs in particular now offer aesthetic improvements which allow for the look and personality of old stone. Keep the Air Moving: A historic house rarely has effective and efficient intake systems, which are generally deemed necessary for adequate ventilation. Air must be able to both enter and exit the structure through the roof. As slate and stone roofs are common on historic homes. natural gaps between individual slabs permitted the house to “inhale and exhale.” When 100-year-old stone is removed and replaced with modern materials, however, the home’s ventilation capability is compromised. According to roofing experts, the best way to address the issue is […][…]
If you want your roof to last as long as possible and stay in great condition. you will want to avoid these common roofing mistakes. […]
It's time for a new roof - your insurance policy will pay for that, right? Not so fast - sometimes your homeowner's policy won't cover the roofing project. […]
No matter what causes the roof damage, homeowners should be familiar with the roof warranty which they have available to them.[…]
Before undertaking any Venice roofing project, it is smart to solicit roofing estimates to understand both the cost and the scope of the work. […]
Summertime in Florida is known for heavy rainfalls and sudden, severe storms. Your roof is built to withstand our tropical climate. […]