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Roofing Materials Prices Increased By 30% Due To High Oil Prices And Massive Tornadoes!

It’s been widely reported and discussed on various roofing forums that manufacturers are drastically raising the prices of their roofing shingles and accessories that go along. Some roofers report getting letters from their suppliers that shingles prices are going up as much as 30%. Keep in mind that in the… Read more »

Roof Repair – How To Fix Small Roofing Leaks Yourself

Most common roof leaks and how to fix them Most small leaks can be fixed fairly inexpensively by yourself, or if you hire a roofing contractor to do it for you. Most leaks are also very typical, so unless you have a really cut-up / complicated roof, finding and repairing… 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 »

Roofing Guide for Contractors

Being a roofing contractor is both difficult and rewarding. However, to be successful, you need to take care of so many things all at the same time, that it often becomes overwhelming. Between fierce competition from established roofing outfits and illegal / uninsured contractors, who drop the prices for everybody,… Read more »

Using Roof Pitch to Choose Roofing Materials

Roof pitch is an essential metric when it comes to choosing the right materials and accessories for your new roof. Of course, you will most often go with what’s aesthetically pleasing for you, and fits the budget. However, it is very important to consider the pitch of your roof, before… Read more »

Metal Roofing Cost or Why are Metal Roofs so "Expensive"?

Metal roofs are made of premium materials such as galvanized and galvalume steel, aluminum and copper. Manufacturing of metal roofs is expensive than traditional roofing shingles manufacturing. Installing metal roofing requires special skills, tools, and it takes up longer. This is why metal roofing is more expensive than asphalt shingles. Learn more about the cost of metal roofing by reading this guide.

Metal Roofing Materials Guide

Just 10 years ago, metal roofs were considered something of a rarity, or a farm-type roof, or “only for frigid north”, etc. Now, they can be found everywhere, ranging from unique design modern buildings, to typical residential homes. Today, they represent about 10% of all residential roofs installed. Because of… Read more »