Monthly Archives : December 2015

In order to get ready for the winter conditions and weather, you have to take your roof into consideration. Whether it needs a roof repair or a roof replacement, you want to be sure so it can withstand through the winter season.

There are many elements to take into consideration when seeking out a roof replacement. For example, if you’re in a residential home and need a roof replacement, you want to view the overall investment you’re going to be making with this shingle roof replacement. With purchasing a new roof, you want to also seek out the best materials for your home and overall needs.

In order for things to be done right, you want to seek out this process for a roof replacement.

Pay Attention to Detail

You can never be too cautious when dealing with the main element of your home. Paying close attention to detail such as present damage, loose nails, loose shingles, missing shingles, and other elements that need proper care to protect your home. If any of these issues are occurring your home, give us a call!

Roofing Products

In order to achieve the roof replacement or repairs, you’ll want to seek out what best fits your budget, along with the type of roofing system that will benefit your home. For example, if you had a shingled roofing system, but are looking into replacing it with slate or metal, looking into that cost along with the long-term benefits is a must. Think of your roof as an investment (ROI), not a purchase!

Along with the products, your home will visually look different and act different. No more leaks and better curb appeal will shine through your new roofing system that you choose. Some of the benefits to having a roof replacement are:

• Durability and structure
• Quality materials used
• Lower utility costs (heating and cooling)
• Better ventilation on your roof through your attic/ main floor
• Visually appealing from the curb

All-Around Service

Our team will take everything from the inspection to the roof replacement to the cleanup. We perform a checklist with what needs replaced or repaired during the inspection, and then complete those items. When we’re done with your service, we complete a total cleanup method to make sure nothing is visible on the site such as nails, scraps, and other items we’ve used to fix your roof.

If you think you’re in the market for a roof replacement or repair, give our team a call today to request a free estimate! Think about your home this winter season and if it’s winter ready. Take into consideration to prevent winter ice dams, while preparing for wet spring conditions.

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Roof Replacement- Winter is approaching Oklahoma by hitting temperatures as low as 30 degrees. Walking out to your cars these past couple of mornings have been dreadful. There’s nothing you’d rather not do than scrap off your windows and stand by to let them defrost before taking off. What could be worse this winter?

What could be worse this winter is having roof damage due from ice, snow, and wintery mixes. Although Oklahoma isn’t known for receiving hefty amounts of snowfall, this year could be different.

For this winter season, here are some precautions and measures to consider before the snowfall hits.

Ice Dams

What can create an ice dam within your roof? An ice dam is formed when you don’t monitor or clean out the debris, snow or ice that collects from your gutters or down spouts. If you have a low roof, you can consider using a snow rake to get the majority of heavy snow lifted off from it. Another spot to check is your attic! Your attic should be sufficiently insulated and ventilated that maintains airflow from the soffit area through roof vents to help prevent ice dams.

Ridge Vents

Ridge vents allow the warm air flow from the attic to ventilate out of the home to make sure moisture isn’t building up in there. Newer ridge vents can increase energy efficiency and can prolong the life of your roof installed properly. Snow can become an issue to ridge vents because they can be blocked by drifting snow during the winter season. Most people believe that vents are to help during the summer season to keep heat out, but they are most essential for winter season to control cold weather issues. Various snow layers and ice layers can cover or block ridge vents.

As for roof replacements and roof repair during the winter, flat roofing, TPO roofing, and sloped roofing is the most common, along with metal roofing.

Flat Roofs + TPO Roofing

The two flat system roofs that can be replaced during the winter season is flat roofing and TPO roofing systems. Why? These two roofing systems are mechanically installed and the seams are hot air welded compared to adhesives.

Sloped Roofing

Sloped roofing systems are capable of being replaced during the winter because they are mostly used with asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingles can be put on during any weather condition, especially cold and snowy. Ice formations should be watched during this time.

Metal Roofing

Metal roofing systems can be installed during any time or condition of the year without compromising its quality. Since the cold doesn’t affect metal roofs because they won’t crack, but they will expand and contract because that’s how they are designed to work.

Hint: Using an underlayment or moisture prevention can improve your roofing system to last longer, and last longer during the cold weather season.

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