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As far as old and new roof construction products go, copper roofing systems are definitely one of the top-ranked materials used today. The history of copper goes back several millennia and its strengths and advantages have endured well into the modern era. This is thanks to its intrinsic properties that make it resistant to heat, […]

Aside from increasing the weight load handled by your roofing assembly, heavy snow deposits also carry the risk of causing a mini avalanche should they begin to slide off the sloped surface. This could lead to all kinds of trouble including damaged plant-life, landscaping, and outdoor decks, and, in worst-case scenarios, accidents, and injury. Snow […]

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that an average of 40 fatalities related to roof installation services is recorded every year. This number is for residential buildings alone, most of which are not required to have fall protection safety measures put in place at all. This shocking lack of precautionary fail-safes was a result of […]

Is there such a thing as a perfect roofing contractor? Admittedly, perfection is too lofty a goal for anyone to ever reach. However, that’s no reason not to aim for it, especially when it comes to your home’s first line of defense against the elements. Just like you wouldn’t trust your car repairs to an […]

Every home must have roof insulation. Without it, homeowners have to deal with comfort issues and potential water damage. In our local area, which experiences heavy winter snow and freeze-thaw cycles during spring, inadequate insulation can result in leaks and ice dams. These then compromises the roofing system, causing its early failure.