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Metal Roof | Video

By: Bill Ragan
June 30th, 2022

What's the most common gauge of metal roofing? With metal roofing becoming more and more popular, homeowners have plenty of questions. One of the more obscure questions I've been asked is, "What's the most common type gauge of metal roofing?"

Low Slope Roof | Membrane Roof | Flat Roof

By: Bill Ragan
June 29th, 2022

Membrane roofing is a popular choice for commercial properties. However, it’s also popular for the flat or low slope roof areas on residential homes.

Roofing Contractors | Roof Replacement

By: Bill Ragan
June 28th, 2022

How do I hire a good roofing contractor for my roof replacement? The roofing industry doesn't have the best reputation, and for good reasons. Most of this bad reputation comes from roofing contractors who take advantage of homeowners.

Asphalt Shingle Roof

By: Bill Ragan
June 27th, 2022

You’ll have to choose the shingle you want when it’s time for an asphalt roof replacement. Most of the time, homeowners go with whichever one is already installed on their roof.

Roofing materials | Roofing Industry Knowledge

By: Bill Ragan
June 24th, 2022

You probably never heard of a roof boot until water started coming into your home. But the truth is, a roof boot is essential to your roof system.

Roofing Industry Knowledge | Video

By: Bill Ragan
June 23rd, 2022

What is a roof valley? When it rains, water needs a clear path to allow water to flow down your roof properly. Your roof's valleys play an important part in this.

Asphalt Shingle Roof

By: Bill Ragan
June 22nd, 2022

Architectural asphalt shingles are the most common type of roofing material used today. But even though they're the most common, most homeowners don’t know much about them.

Roof Cost | Video

By: Bill Ragan
June 21st, 2022

What do rising prices in the roofing industry mean to homeowners? Prices the home improvement industry are increasing across the board. Unfortunately, the roofing industry is no different.

Roof Repair | Roof Leak

By: Bill Ragan
June 17th, 2022

Experiencing a roof leak every time heavy rain is in the forecast is a stressful situation for any homeowner. What’s even more stressful is knowing what’s causing it in the first place and how to fix it.

Roof Ventilation | Roof Vents | Video

By: Bill Ragan
June 16th, 2022

Should you upgrade your attic ventilation? Getting a new roof requires making some important decisions. One of these decisions is determining if you want to stick with your current ventilation system or upgrade to a new one.

Roof Damage | Insurance

By: Bill Ragan
June 15th, 2022

Finding missing shingles in your yard or seeing them missing from your roof is shocking. Naturally, your first worry is that water will get into your home.

Asphalt Shingle Roof | Video

By: Bill Ragan
June 14th, 2022

Everything you need to know about asphalt shingle roofing Asphalt shingle roofing is the most common type of roofing material seen on homes today. But that doesn't mean it's right for everyone. Even if it is, you'll still need to determine which type of asphalt shingle is right for you. That's why we made this video breaking down everything you need to know about asphalt shingle roofing.