Category Archives: Roofing

How To Get the BEST Deal On Roof Installation

Notice in the title of this article I did not say “how to get the best PRICE on roof installation”. Getting the best price is easy. Find three most illegal roofing companies in town and make them bid against each other 😀 … Finding posters on electric / telephone posts… Read more »

Roofing Underlayment Guide – Felt, Synthetic and Ice / Water Shield

In most regions, a roof will not be able to adequately protect the house from exposure to the elements without a layer of underlayment installed right under the external roofing material. As a homeowner, you need to make sure that your roof underlayment is made from high quality durable material… Read more »

Roof Construction – Framing, Substrate, Underlayment and Shingles

A roof is one of the most essential parts of your home, that keeps it safe and protected from adverse natural elements.If you are thinking of replacing your old roof, it is important to have a general sense of roof construction. This information will help you be a more discerning… Read more »

Why You Should Do a Roof Inspection

As consumers we know that it is wise to do regular maintenance for our cars, but many of us do not apply the same logic to our most valuable possession: our homes. This is especially true for roofs, which often get neglected until a real problem arises and the only… Read more »

How to Calculate Roof Pitch

This is part 2 of our Roof Pitch guide. In the first part, we’ve reviewed what roof pitch is and how you can use it to measure and estimate roof size and replacement cost. Roof pitch is essentially a measurement of roof slope / roof steepness, and is used by… Read more »

Roofing Guide for Homeowners – Repair, Materials and Prices

Most homeowners do not start thinking about their roof until it leaks. It’s understandable, but if your roof is already leaking, and you can see it inside your house – it means that it has been slowly leaking for a while, and the damage is probably more extensive than what… Read more »