With the increasing focus on sustainable living and green building, we're often asked about solar panels and metal roofing. Does it work? Will the panels damage my metal roof, and most of all, will I have to replace the roof during the life of the solar panels?
Read MoreHave you ever noticed how kids draw a house? It’s usually a box with a couple of windows, a door and a triangle-shaped bit on top to represent the roof. Just a thin line protecting the house and everything inside.
Read MoreAnd that's a good thing! Your roof's fascia is a board that runs along the edge of the roofline. It's part a finishing touch to give your roof a nice, smooth visual edge. And it's part functionality, holding your gutters in place and keep water from getting under your roof and causing damage.
Read MoreIt's a fact. Someday, every roof, including yours, will need to be replaced. But as a homeowner, it can be hard know when it's time to replace...or if a good repair will give you more years of safe and secure use.
Read MoreWhy is my roof leaking? It was fine before! When we have days of rain in Central Texas, homeowners often discover they have leaks which haven’t shown up before.
Read MoreAs a general category, metal is among the toughest and most durable of all the materials ever used for roofing. Metals which have been used for this purpose include steel, copper, zinc, aluminum, and lead.
Read MoreOur customers often ask us about HardiePlank siding and other fiber cement products from the James Hardie company.
Read MoreExpanding from roofing to remodeling was a natural transition for our company. When restoring a home or commercial building after a major hail storm for example, multiple construction skills are often involved.
Read MoreRepainting your own home, even when it involves an extensive renovation, may be something you generally consider a do-it-yourself project. This is true for many home owners, and it's understandable, especially if you've acquired the necessary tools and skills to do this well.
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