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Cedar Shake Roof | Video

By: Bill Ragan
May 31st, 2022

What are the different types of cedar shake shingles? A cedar shake roof is a large investment. So, it makes sense you want to get the most out of it. This all starts with choosing the grade of cedar shake shingle you want. In this Quick Tip video, you'll the difference in the three types of cedar shake shingles and which one is best for residential roofing.

Roof Ventilation | Roof Vents

By: Bill Ragan
May 27th, 2022

Getting a new roof requires decision-making on your part. A pretty big decision is determining if you want to stick with your current box vents or upgrade to another vent all together.

Asphalt Shingle Roof

By: Bill Ragan
May 26th, 2022

How important is the shingle brand you choose? Getting a new asphalt roof requires some decision making. One of these decisions is pick the type of asphalt shingle you want. While choosing the right type is important, does it really matter which manufacturer the shingles come from? In this video, I break down how important the shingle brand you choose is.

Roof Damage | Video

By: Bill Ragan
May 24th, 2022

Common roof leaks not caused by actual roof problems There are obvious signs that your roof is leaking because of a problem with your roof. But there are situations where a leak isn't necessarily caused by a roof problem.

Roofing Contractors

By: Bill Ragan
May 23rd, 2022

The roofing industry doesn’t have the best reputation. Unfortunately, this is because roofing contractors take advantage of homeowners every day.

Asphalt Shingle Roof

By: Bill Ragan
May 19th, 2022

The top 5 CertainTeed asphalt shingles recommended to homeowners CertainTeed is one of most recognized and popular manufacturers in residential roofing. They have plenty of shingle options to fit any look and budget.

Roof Replacement | Roof Flashing | Video

By: Bill Ragan
May 17th, 2022

Do you replace roof flashing during a roof replacement? Roof flashing is one of the most important roofing components that prevents leaks in problem areas. But will you have to replace your current roof flashing when it's time for a full roof replacement?

Roofing Contractors

By: Bill Ragan
May 13th, 2022

Hiring a roofing contractor is the biggest and most important decision you’ll make for your upcoming roofing project. But if you’ve never had roof work done, it’s hard to know how to actually hire one.

Synthetic Roofing

By: Bill Ragan
May 10th, 2022

Everything you need to know about synthetic shingle roofing Synthetic shingles are newer to the roofing industry than other roofing materials. Because of this, most homeowners don't know much about them. Well, we're here to change that. In this video, you'll learn all the important things you need to know about synthetic shingle roofing to determine if it's the right choice for you.

Roof Replacement | Roofing materials

By: Bill Ragan
May 6th, 2022

Going through the roof replacement process requires you to make some big decisions. One of the biggest decisions you’ll make is choosing the type of roofing material.

Skylights | Video

By: Bill Ragan
May 5th, 2022

Skylight or solar tube: Which one is right for you? Adding a skylight or solar tube to your home is a great way to add more natural light to a dark roof. But they each add different amounts of light and come in at different price points.