Residential Roofing Install: Weatherproofing Flat Roofs
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30 June 2023
Flat roofs are a popular architectural feature for many modern homes due to their minimalist aesthetic and practical advantages such as additional outdoor living space. However, the horizontal design of flat roofs makes them susceptible to weather-related issues like water pooling and heat absorption.
Understanding Flat Roofs
Unlike traditional sloped roofs, flat roofs have a very low pitch, almost appearing horizontal. They are often seen in modern architecture, commercial buildings, and urban residential properties.
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Summer Issues That Affect Your Roof
Posted on:
28 June 2023
Each season brings different threats to your roof. Understanding the seasonal threats will help you prepare for and deal with them. For example, the summer weather affects your roof in specific ways. The extent of the effects depends on the summer weather intensity. Below are summer-related issues that deteriorate the roof.
Sunlight
Many places experience intensive sunshine for extended hours every day during the summer. Such a level of sunlight affects your roof in several ways.
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Top Signs Your Home Needs Roof Replacement
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22 June 2023
The importance of a sound, strong roof cannot be overstated. Your roof protects the contents of your home from the elements, keeping out excess moisture that can lead to mold and other forms of decay. Roofs take quite a beating each day, wrestling with everything from the pounding rays of the sun, falling debris, and intense rain. It's no wonder that some roofs can't stand up to the pressure and begin to display subtle hints of disrepair.
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Metal Roof Rumors: Heat And Metal Roofs
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15 June 2023
Metal can heat up on a hot, sunny day. Walking across a roof made of metal could bring serious injury to bare feet. It stands to reason, then, that a metal roof would absorb heat and transfer it to the interior of a home or building. However, a metal roof does not necessarily cause a home to be hotter. In fact, metal roofs can offer several benefits in terms of energy efficiency and temperature control.
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