Most roofing shingles look good, but every homeowner cares more about how well they keep the water out of the house. The industry has settled into a place where roofing shingles generally look the same, and the real competition is on price and longevity. While price is easy to know (it’s on the contract), longevity …
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Getting on roofs can be dangerous. Sometimes the best way to tell if your roof is at end of life is with close examination. But wouldn’t it be nice if there are easy ways to tell if you need a new roof without having to get on your roof? We’ve got 3 of the most …
Most houses have shingles on them, but yours might not. Shingles work spectacularly on roofs with steep enough pitch that water sheds well. But because shingles have seams that slow-moving water can seep under, low-slope roofs need a something else entirely. The solution is membranes with completely welded seams to become uniform. Then rainwater can …
Over the years, we’ve installed many GAF roofs for Habitat for Humanity projects, and every one of them has been rewarding. Helping people in need is of the utmost importance to Chase Construction North West. GAF helps make that happen by providing us with many great opportunities. Working with GAF and Habitat personnel has always …
Lighting is one of the most mood-creating elements of a home. With poor lighting, living spaces can feel smaller and lead to feelings of sluggishness. Opening windows goes a long way towards creating a sense of abundance inside any home. The outdoor light gives the most natural feel and grows the living space. But most …
Flat roofs used to be a lot darker than they are today. They’d be tar or they’d be torchdown — usually black or similar. Then concerns about global heating became common. This was a problem for dark-colored roofs because they absorb heat. White reflects solar rays so much that people began asking for white-colored roofs …
Shingles alone should be fine, right? They’re thick, heavy, and are designed to withstand everything the weather and sun throw at them. True, but only partly. Extreme conditions occur infrequently, but because they occur often enough, roofs need to be designed to function then as well. Shingles alone can’t withstand some of the most extreme …
If your roof is approach end of life, you have two options: replacement or overlay. A replacement is when the roofers remove the existing waterproofing system (shingles and underlayment) down to the wood decking of the roof. Then they resheet or prep existing sheathing, and re-roof with new underlayment and shingles (as well as other …
When you get a roof leak or shingle blow-off, you have two different options: get the problem area repaired, or get your whole roof replaced. The incentive in the industry is to lean towards full roof replacements. Roofing technology has come a long way over the decades. You can get 50 year warranties now that …
Summer is the season of home improvement. The skies are clear, the weather’s warm, and people are generally more cheery. You’ve probably found that it’s during summer (sometimes spring) that you want to take on new projects for the house. Contractors experience this too. But is summer really the best time to get a new …
