16Dec 2018 by Joe Powell

Pros and Cons of the Ideal Roofing System for Your Building: What Is EPDM Roofing?

Commercial Roofing
What is EPDM roofing, and why is it so popular? When you run into a commercial roofer, this is the kind of roof they will recommend for small businesses and building owners who want to maintain a high level of quality for their new building, but keep the cost low. Understanding EPDM and What It’s All About EPDM stands for ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber, and it’s one of the best and cheapest types of flat roofing in existence. Made from a combination of rubber, slate dust and saw dust, it is highly resilient and easy to install. The material is sold in a broad variety of styles and sizes, so its lower than average cost offers business owners a window of opportunity when it comes to choosing from different…
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28Jun 2018 by Joe Powell

The Sturdiest Roof Types – Materials and Warranties

Roofing
Sturdiness is among the most important features that property owners look for when selecting the roof for their new home or the replacement roof for their home renovation project, so here are the sturdiest roof types available today. Slate Roof With longevity that exceeds 100 years, slate is certainly one of the most durable and sturdiest types of roofing systems. Made from slabs of natural stone, slate roofs are resistant to any weather and they offer unparalleled beauty as well, but you need a professional roofer with experience working with stone to be able to enjoy the great looks of your roof and your building also needs to be sufficiently solid to be able to hold up the heavy weight of the stone. Clay Roofs Clay tiles are also durable…
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05May 2018 by Joe Powell

The Best Siding Products to Choose for Your Property in Arkansas

Roofing
The siding options available for Arkansas homes are really varied, that’ why homeowners may find it difficult to pick one out of the many different materials and whatever material they go for, they need to choose the color, the texture and the size for their siding panels as well. The most common materials used in the state are vinyl, fiber cement, metal, stone and wood, but they are all available in a very wide variety of styles, so here are a few factors that should influence your final decision. Maintenance Needs Not all siding materials require the same amount of attention to maintain their attractive appearance, their strength and durability. Vinyl and stone are the materials that require the least amount of maintenance, while wood is the most maintenance-intensive material.…
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27Apr 2018 by Joe Powell
Roofing in Snow Covered Regions

Roofing in Snow Covered Regions

Roofing
Snow covered regions are much trickier to normal regions when it comes to roof design and construction. In this article, we will discuss the various things that you need to look into before choosing the roof over your head. Firstly, it is wise to construct a gable roof in snow-heavy regions for the simple reason being the design of the gable roof. Gable roofs are designed to have a steep slope that prevents the accumulation of snow since the snow runs off on the sides. In addition to its design; gable roofs have a minimum pitch of 4:12, which is the perfect range to prevent snow from gathering on the roof. A gable roof is perfect for a regular residential unit but if the house has an intricate architectural design;…
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27Apr 2018 by Joe Powell
Roofing in Tropical Regions

Roofing in Tropical Regions

Tropical regions
A large part of the human population lives in the tropical regions. Tropical regions are a fun place to live your life due to balanced weather conditions and greenery. But the downfall is that having a house in the tropics is going to be a stressful experience. The tropics are usually filled with months where there will be excess rainfall and then followed by months where there is prolonged heat. We have researched for you and come up with the best roofing strategies for your house in the tropics. If you are in the process of building your house, then we suggest that you go for purposefulness over an aesthetic appeal when it comes to your roof. The type of roof that experts suggest is the hipped roof. Hipped roofs…
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