When you have a new roof installed, it can be quite a relief. You finally feel confident that you have an intact, durable roof to protect your home. You stop worrying every time the wind picks up or the forecast predicts rain. Indeed, a new roof can bring peace of mind and safety. However, if [...]
Your home needs a sturdy, functional roof to protect its residents and possessions from harsh elements. Unfortunately, no roofing system can last forever, even with regular maintenance. At some point, your roof will fall prey to one or a combination of issues, including missing shingles and damaged decking. Plus, in the right conditions, it may [...]
Asphalt shingles are the most common residential roofing material in North America, and with good reason. They are versatile, durable, affordable, and easy to install. Asphalt shingles are manufactured in a continuous web process, using a limited number of raw materials that are important to their performance. All the materials are configured in such a [...]
Hurricanes often threaten the lives and livelihoods of Americans living in coastal regions. 2020 alone witnessed 13 hurricanes, with six recording winds exceeding 111 mph. A hurricane can wash away your home, separate your family, or cause distressing fatalities. With that in mind, extensive preparation can help you mitigate most of these issues, including bodily [...]
When you need roofing work or other home-building projects done, you might have noticed that they take longer than usual these days. Many homeowners are frustrated with having to wait so long for these projects to be done, so you’re not alone. Understanding supply shortages and longer wait times can help ease your frustration at [...]
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Homes in central Florida are gloriously diverse, from shingle-capped one-story homes to Spanish-style homes with concrete tile roofs. Still, roof replacement comes to every home eventually, regardless of whether your home has a metal, shingle, tile, or a “flat” roof. What is included in roof replacement performed by Alan’s Roofing? All the Same For a [...]
Know what a carroter is? It is not someone dealing with vegetables; it’s a person who turns animal pelts into felt. How about an amalgamator? Amalgamators operate machinery separating gold and silver from raw ore. What is a licensed roofing contractor? Oooh … that’s a tough one! But it is one any central Florida homeowner [...]
The recent hit movie, “Don’t Look Up,” introduced the brontaroc, a creature unknown to everyone in the film until the final credits rolled. So when Meryl Streep’s character asked, “What is a brontaroc?” nobody knew. When you ask, “What is a lifetime shingle warranty?” the answers can also be confusing. Your roofer can help! [...]
First dates are nerve-wracking. What do you say? While plenty of online help is available for first date folks, what do you ask a roofing contractor? A date is one night, but a roof is a commitment of at least 20 years! Try these 16 questions before hiring a roofing contractor for your central Florida [...]
