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What is roofing underlayment?
Your roof is one of the most important features when it comes to your home. It helps with your home’s curb appeal, as well as keeping you warm and dry. It also protects your home from getting damaged by hail and other rough weather conditions. But underneath your home’s asphalt or architectural shingles is something […]
Anatomy of a Roof
Most homeowners never really get up close to their roof and try to understand the inner workings of it. So for many, a roof is just a roof, and it keeps the weather out of homes as well as keeping away any animals from flying or crawling into our homes. If we notice anything about […]
Impact Resistant Shingles
What are Impact Resistant Shingles? Shingles that are impact resistant are given a Class 4 rating. They are also designed to withstand high winds and hail damage. These shingles can be made of copper, aluminum, resin and plastic. Shingles with the Class 4 rating also have an impact resistance of UL 2218. The general purpose […]
What Should I Look For In A Roofing Contractor?
Choosing an honest roofer among numerous roofing companies and getting one with enough professional experience and expertise to actually know what they’re doing, is the most vital decision you will make as a property owner. Putting a roof on your home is a major project and should be treated that way. Installing a replacement roof […]
Does Your Home Need Roof Ventilation?
You’re probably aware that most attic and roofs are vented. Maybe you’re also aware of the ridge vent that’s at the peak of your roof. However, what you may not be aware of is that some homes may not have enough ventilation or don’t have any ventilation at all. Now, you may be asking if […]
Latest Roofing Trends
As we all know, the top roofing trends can change from year to year. This means that some homeowners would love to get ahead of the game. Therefore, let’s take a look at some of the most popular trends from 2019 that we will be seeing more of in 2020 and into 2021. Knowing a […]
Top 25 Roofing Mistakes
There are many common mistakes we have seen over the years as top rated local roofing contractors. There is a huge difference between an experienced local roofing contractor and some cowboy or someone just starting out in the roofing industry. This difference is never more evident than in the work that is produced and the […]
Roofing and COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on so many local businesses and the good people of New York State. Roofing and construction are considered essential services to the community, but that does not mean everything is quite business as usual for your local roofing contractors right now. We are still providing a totally […]
Is it normal for a new roof to lose granules?
Whether they are installed on a residential roof or a flat commercial roof, an asphalt shingle is usually composed of three layers: the backing material, asphalt and an outer layer of granules. These granules give asphalt shingles several distinct properties, such as their color and their energy-efficient, reflective properties. Your trusted, local roofing contractor, Infinite […]