Contents This topic is all about roof replacement cost. Every spring or summer, homeowners around the nation consider replacing the roof of their house. In most cases, it’s the result of particularly stormy or inclement weather during the winter or early spring causing damage to the roof. As everyone knows, there’s no good time to … Read more
Flat roof house designs. While it is true that sloped roofs have historically been more popular than flat ones, modern architecture has made use of the flat roof due to is perceived aesthetic value. With modern technology, a lot of the flaws and design issues that might have befallen a flat roof can be mitigated … Read more
Contents This post is about flat roof materials. Every residential homeowner must realize that a flat roof is fundamentally different from a traditional pitched roof. As a result, some of the types of flat roof materials – such as asphalt shingles, concrete tiles and corrugated metal – cannot be used when installing a flat roof. … Read more
Contents Flat Roof Construction – Creating a flat roof can be completed as either a DIY weekend project or by a professional contractor. For first-time homeowners, it’s typical to hire a professional contractor who can complete the flat roof installation for you and offer a full warranty for their work. Homeowners can choose between several … Read more
Contents How to get rid of moss on roof. A thin layer of moss growing on the roof of your home may look quaint and rustic, but all that buildup actually leads to the deterioration of your roof. If left to grow wild, this green moss will eventually cause shingles to be pried off, and … Read more
A parapet roof is a part of a roof that eliminates the danger of a flat roof while opening up a wealth of opportunities to use roof space safely and effectively. A parapet roof is, simply put, when a building’s outermost walls extend upwards past the roof around the edges, most often by a few … Read more
Contents The construction of a roof overhang is one important way that homeowners can protect the exterior of their home and preserve its value. They can also include certain architectural features that make overhangs more than just functional parts of the home. In designing the overhanging part of a roof, you will need to keep … Read more
Contents Mansard roof are otherwise known as French roof designs. This style of roof or curb roof includes a four-sided hip roof style with two distinct slopes. The steeper angle can be found on one side, and the window creates an extra floor of space in a home, called a garret. Some of the first … Read more
