Category: Roof Repair

Is DIY roof replacement a good idea? For some, the answer might be yes, but for most, the answer would be a hard no. As a teenager growing up in Texas, I spent a few summers working on roofing crews. We replaced roofs on apartments complexes throughout DFW, installed copper metal roofs on buildings off the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard, and countless roofs on residential homes across the metroplex. Read More...

Replacing your asphalt roof is expensive; however, there comes a time when repairing your roof becomes more costly than replacing it. Knowing when you should replace your roof or repair it will save you money in the long run. The highest-quality roofs will eventually need repair. You should expect an average of 3-5 roof repairs over the lifespan of the roof, although this number good varies greatly. Of course, Read More...

So the other night, there was a heavy rainstorm, and your house was hit by hail, but how do you know if there was hail damage and what does hail damage look like? If you own a home in Texas, you already know that you will have guys knocking on your door any time hail falls in your area. They will all tell you that you have hail damage, and they know this because your neighbor had hail damage also. Read More...

Repairing your roof with a roof coating is not only a durable, lasting repair but it is also a way to extend your entire flat roof's lifespan Roof coatings, or liquid-applied membrane (LAM), is a perfect solution for many flat roof substrates such as TPO, concrete, modified bitumen, metal, and asphalt. LAM roof coatings cure to a rubber-like membrane material. The benefit of a roof coating is that it does not have any seams. Read More...

If you wondering does hail lead to roof leaks and water damage, then you have come to the right place. Hail damage, both small and large, can lead to much worse damage if left unattended. Small roof repairs can become major issues. Size Matters When it comes to hail damage, it is true, size matters. Not all hail will damage your roof and cause leaks, but this depends on several factors, Read More...

Learning how to stop a leaking roof during a heavy rainstorm can mean thousands of dollars less in repairs. Roof leaks come in different sizes. Some could take months to develop into visible damage, while other leaks are much more dramatic. Learn how to make a temporary roof repair that will hold up long enough to keep the damage down to a minimum. Once the storms have passed, Read More...

More than 75% of homes in America have asphalt roof shingles installed on them. But how do you know when your roof needs to be replaced? While asphalt shingles come in many names, styles, and colors, the majority of roofs have either a 25-year or 30-year shingle. A 25-year shingle is the standard older 3-tab shingle from the past. The 30-year shingle is architectural or laminated, meaning it has an additional layer laminated on top. Read More...

Metal roofs like standing seam and r-panel systems are incredibly durable and long-lasting. You can expect a 60 plus year lifetime with proper maintenance. Metal roofing has long been the choice for barns, farmhouses, modern homes, and industrial buildings alike. Strength, sustainability, and attractiveness are all significant benefits of metal roofing. However, Read More...

Replacing your roof is expensive. There is simply no way around it but, it is also the most important component of your home. If your roof leaks, it can cost you thousands of dollars in repairs and thousands of more dollars in personal property damage. Even just a small leak will become big damage when left unrepaired. Roof repairs for small leaks range from quite manageable to very expensive. However, Read More...

Texas is known for its fantastic BBQ, pecans, grapefruit, and sweet tea. However, unfortunately for us Texans, it is also known for severe weather that seems to drop out of that big blue Texas sky faster than a Nolan Ryan fastball. Severe thunder and lightning storms with large hail can happen in the spring, summer, and fall, but these storms can also produce tornadoes at nearly any time of year. Read More...