Maintaining Your Metal Roof

What You Need to Know About Timber Roof Trusses

If you've ever visited a building that had high ceilings and thick, exposed beams that ran across the length of that ceiling, you know what is meant by timber roof trusses. These trusses are timber frames that provide the framework for the ceiling and roof of a home or other building, versus standard joists and studs. Very often, these trusses are chosen so that they can be left exposed, for a rustic or grand appearance, and to add more height to a ceiling, for an open and airy look and feel. Read More 

What You Need to Know About Hailstorm Damage to Your Home’s Roof

Hailstorms can cause quite a bit of damage to a home's roof, as the strong rains that accompany hailstorms can mean water seeping in below roofing tiles, and larger hailstones can loosen and outright break roofing tiles and shingles, causing them to fall away from the roof. Note a few factors to consider about hail damage to a home's roof, so you can know when your own roof might need repair after any such storm. Read More 

A Guide to Replacing Your Roof Gutters

Roof gutter replacement is definitely not at the top of your list of fun things to do. However, if they get damaged in some way or need replacement, it is important to take care of them quickly so that you don't risk further damage to your home or roof. The last thing you want is to need re roofing because of gutter neglection.  You will need to schedule enough time and have all the necessary tools to complete this project. Read More 

Options for Pre-Fabricated Roof Trusses

You may know that benefits of using pre-fabricated roof trusses for your home building project or your home extension. You may know that you can have these trusses delivered directly to the business site and ready for installation. What you may not know are the different options that are actually available to you with pre-fabricated options. Here are a few ways you can get roof trusses that best match your home and the design you are going for. Read More 

Routine Inspections to Keep Your Roofing in Good Condition

Since roofing tends to be hard to access, it is not uncommon to find homeowners neglecting routine maintenance. Roofing contractors are usually called upon once there is a serious problem that has arisen or if the owner requires roof replacement. In reality, most of the issues that roofs will face can be avoided if you take the time to give it a thorough examination and discern whether it is at risk of being compromised. Read More