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 [...]
Fortunately for 21st century homeowners in central Florida, options for financing a roof abound. Five possible options, all outlined below, give you plenty of flexibility in solving your full roof replacement dilemma. […]
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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 [...]
Low-slope commercial roofs are economical solutions to challenges faced by Florida businesses. They can provide unobstructed, wide spans and make annual maintenance by commercial roofers efficient. The one drawback of low-slope roofs: natural ventilation. With nearly imperceptible pitches, commercial roofs cannot generate convection currents within their roof decks. Ventilation fans are central components in roofing [...]
Figuring out what causes leaking roof problems on a Florida home can be frustratingly difficult. While nearly all residential roofs are classified in the roofing industry as “steep-slope” roofs, many Florida homes have very gentle pitches, or angles, to their roofs. A leak may start in one place on the roof but show up inside [...]
