There are a few different residential architectural styles that involve large, highly symmetrical homes, which can make identifying the name of your particular home a bit difficult. If you suspect you have a Regency style home, there are some tips to help you narrow the field down to this one style. Knowing your home is a Regency can help you determine the best roofing materials when working with roofing contractors on a roof repair project.
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Flat commercial roofs can last for many years if you keep up with maintenance and have them inspected and resealed regularly. But every flat roof does reach the end of its life eventually. Here are three signs it's time to replace your commercial roof.
Your repair costs are stacking up.
Having to do minor repairs on a flat roof every few years is pretty standard. But if you're having to call the roofing company every few months to seal up a leak or reattach the flashing, you may be better off replacing the roof in the long-term.
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Are you looking for ways to make your home more energy efficient and Earth friendly? Replacing your current roof with a more eco-friendly one may be an option, but if your roof is not at the end of its lifespan, replacing it now is essentially just generating extra waste. There is another alternative for making your roof more eco-friendly—and it doesn't involve tearing off your current roof. Here's a look at cool-roof coatings and how to make one work for you.
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With all the snow, freezing and thawing cycles, and high winds, winter can be a tough season for your roof. Whether your roof is old or new, the chances of leaks and damage increase during this season. To preserve your roof and avoid having to call your roofing contractor mid-winter, follow these steps to make the winter weather easier on your roof.
Upgrade your insulation.
If there's any chance your attic insulation is lacking, you'd better beef it up before winter!
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One day your roof is in good shape, and the next it starts to look worn out. If your roof is on its last legs but you're not quite ready to replace it, you'll need to take steps to protect it through the winter, which is the hardest season for roofs. As the cold weather starts blowing in, do these three things to ensure that your aging roof does not fall prey to snow, cold, and rain.
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