Clearwater weather can cause leaks in roofs before you know it, literally. Leaks can fester for months, dripping water into your attic space and rotting both the wooden roof deck and the upper face of the dry wall that makes up your ceiling. Once a leak makes it through the ceiling drywall material, it becomes visible and can then let the water in. Roof leaks on roofs less than 20 years old are usually due to installation errors, faulty materials...
Mike MartinoReasons for roof leaks in Clearwater, and how to avoid them.
With Hurricane season arriving in the next few months, homeowners in Clearwater Florida are on the look out for leaks in their roofs. Leaks in roofs are sometimes created by the summer showers that take the warm roof and cool it off. Later, the afternoon sum warms the roof up again. This contraction and expansion every day wreaks havoc on the roof materials safeguarding your home. Cracks form in the different layers of materials from Shingles to the underlayment, over...
Mike MartinoWith Summer approaching, watch out for roof leaks in Clearwater.
Around the country, more and more homeowners are switching to metal roofing. While we offer a variety of roofing types and materials, a metal roof installed by a professional contractor can offer advantages uniquely suited to the Clearwater area or anywhere within Florida. The warm climate in Clearwater and throughout Florida can mean that a metal roof will save you money and fit houses with gently pitched roofs, or any type of existing roof on your Clearwater, FL home. But...
wpradminWhy Contractors Say Metal Roofing Is Perfect for Your Clearwater, FL Home
To the untrained eye, it can be hard to recognize when your home in Largo, FL needs professional roofing services from a contractor. These days a lot of people want to try and save money by learning how to do roofing work for themselves instead of hiring a contractor. But if you attempt to solve the following types of problems without the help of a roofing contractor, your Largo, FL home may end up worse off than it was before...
wpradminWhen Your Largo FL Home Needs a Roofing Contractor
Although most roofing contractors are in business to deliver quality work for their clients, not all have the best of intentions. Here are some tips to prevent you from hiring the wrong Wesley Chapel roof contractor for your roofing project. Avoid contractors going door-to-door: Companies that are soliciting door to door may not have a local, reputable presence. Be especially cautious of those who are going door to door after a natural disaster. Scammers will try to take advantage...
wpradminWhat to avoid in selecting your roof contractor
A leaking roof is an inconvenience. Your Largo FL leaking roof may seem like an inconvenience you can address on your own, but roof repairs are not do it yourself projects. Here are several reasons why you should leave roof repairs to the professionals. You could create a bigger problem: In trying to repair your Largo FL leaking roof, you may inadvertently damage other parts of your roof. Seemingly simple things like bearing weight on the wrong roof tile could...
You have numerous options to choose from when it comes to Belleair FL metal roofing products. Generally, metal is a great material for our coastal Florida climate because it handles heat well and is durable in severe weather conditions. But which type of metal is best for your roofing project? Here are some details on the various types of metal roofing products. Steel: Heavier than metal, there are various gauges of steel roofing. The gauge indicates how durable the steel...
wpradminHow to buy Belleair FL Metal Roofing Products
Selecting a contractor is an important decision. There are several factors that should contribute to your decision, including price, availability and reliability of the contractor. So what do you need to look for during the quote process to find the right contractor? Here are some tips for selecting a Largo FL metal roofing contractor. Get several quotes: It’s important to get several quotes from Largo FL metal roofing contractors to compare the pricing for your project. Although one quote...
[caption id="attachment_522" align="alignnone" width="300"] Roof Replacement Shingle[/caption] After you have selected a roofing contractor and determined the materials for your roof installation process, there are still additional steps you need to take to prepare for your Palm Harbor FL metal roofing installation. Here are some logistical arrangements you should be sure to discuss with your contractor: Work on back-up plans: Weather is unpredictable, so it’s important to have a contingency plan for your roof installation should the weather impact...
wpradminPreparing for your Palm Harbor FL Metal Roofing Installation
When it comes to roofing materials, you have many options to outfit your home with a new roof. Metal is a particularly suitable material for our coastal Florida climate. Although there are several types of metals, aluminum has unique advantages. Here are some of the positives of Safety Harbor FL aluminum metal roofing. Aluminum comes in a large variety of colors and it can be customized to meet your needs. Aluminum can be formatted to appear as shingles or tile...
wpradminThe benefits of aluminum metal roofing for your Safety Harbor FL home
