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Why You Should Invest In Impact-Resistant Roof Shingles In Hollywood, FL

Floridian homeowners have three primary choices for which roofing material to use when getting a new roof; there are asphalt shingles, tile, and metal, with the vast majority of homeowners opting for shingles or tile. Asphalt shingles offer an excellent combination of affordability, design flexibility, and durability, especially when you elect to use impact-resistant shingles.  Impact-resistant roofing shingles , referred to often as “IR” roof shingles, are designed to handle intense impacts from debris, be it giant hailstones, or more importantly for Floridians, debris flying from the high wind velocity of hurricanes.  IR shingles are engineered in two primary ways to add strength: one is a reinforcing polymer-based mesh that gets added to the back of a standard shingle, the second is when rubber-like polymers are added into the asphalt composition.  These types of shingles earn themselves a Class 4 Rating. To achieve such status, these shingles need to withstand a...

What Is The Ideal Season For A Roof Replacement In Hollywood, FL?

Thankfully for South Floridians, the entire calendar year is just fine to replace a roof, much unlike most of the country, where winter is obviously not ideal for roof replacement . But there are certain times of the year where it is more advantageous to replace a roof; in fact, those very months in Hollywood, FL, are the absolute worst everywhere else, during the winter months.  The summer in much of the country is the only time that gives perfect conditions for a roof replacement. While spring and fall are also possible, they aren't the same as the summer. This, however, is the opposite down in south Florida, as the summer brings intense heat. As if the heat isn't enough to deal with, it rains almost every day in Hollywood, FL, throughout much of the summer, even leading into the fall months. The rain will cause delays, and the intense heat will require roofing crews to take additional breaks to remain hydrated and cooled down. The daily rain also brings with it many leak...

Mistakes New Commercial Roofers Make - And How To Avoid Hiring Them!

The investment of a commercial roof is not one that many business owners or property managers take lightly. Quite often, these projects can run into the millions depending on the property. Therefore, hiring a reputable commercial roofing company with the correct experience is crucial. However, how can you spot some of the mistakes inexperienced commercial roofing companies make? Read below to learn more. A Lack Of Industry Knowledge  Commercial roofing and residential roofing are different beasts. The materials used, the techniques employed, and much more are vastly different. It takes a lot of experience to become an expert at commercial roofing, working on jobs, attending training events, staying up to date on the latest literature, etc.  The Lowball Underbidding Technique While the price is important….it needs to be stated that it should not be the primary determining factor. And if the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. Many residential roofers trying...

An In-Depth Look At Whether Your Roof Needs To Be Replaced Or Not

As a homeowner, managing your property and ensuring it remains up to code at all times is one of your most important responsibilities. Like most life investments, homes necessitate maintenance as years go by to provide maximum comfort and security. The longer you have lived in your house, the more likely you have thought about investing in a new roof to replace your old roof. Before jumping to the decision to install a new roof, there are a few warning signs to look for to figure out whether or not the time is good for you and your property.   If you've done just a little digging into this question, you've more than likely crossed the" 20" year rule for longevity of most roofs. That figure is used as a benchmark. Most residential roofs need a replacement within that window. But, there are quite a few factors at play, and all roofs are unique. Roofing systems take a lot of external wear and tear throughout each passing year. Intense sunlight, strong winds, tree dam...

Why Roof Tile Is The Superior Roofing Product

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Roof Tile... what comes to mind when you hear that? Picturesque vistas of the Greek coastline, quiet Tuscan villas overlooking gentle hills, French chateaus at the foothills of the Pyrenees, Spanish haciendas on the Iberian peninsula, Mexican sun- baked resorts, Scottish villages shrouded in mist or maybe Chinese cities so ancient that time seems to have stopped? The common thread of all these gorgeous areas, from China and Europe to Central and South America is that they know the qualities of roof tile. Why then do you see so little of tile in the U.S.? I believe it is fear. Architects and designers fear the extra design and structural support roof tile demands. Roof contractors fear the possibility of overestimating or underestimating their roof tile needs and not being technically adept to install it correctly. All of these fears can cause architects, designers and contractors to charge quite a bit more for working with roof tile. This leads us to the builder's fear; tile's ...