IKO Cambridge vs. PABCO Premier

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If you’re looking for a quality architectural shingle but don’t want to break the bank, you may be best suited by IKO Cambridge or PABCO Premier styles.  Shingle manufacturers try to differentiate themselves by optimizing for a different qualities: warranty, longevity, appearance, etc. — and IKO and PABCO are two of the top when it comes to optimizing for low cost architectural laminated shingles. Their model is what’s called “value-engineering”, where the priority is to minimize cost as much as possible while maintaining basic function.  While some manufacturers focus on making their shingles look the best, or have the most comprehensive warranty — IKO and PABCO try to be the best at providing the most
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Why You Should Get New Insulation in Your Attic

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Are you overspending on heating and cooling your home?  If your attic is poorly insulated (as many are), the answer is almost certainly “Yes.” How much might you be overspending?  Energy Star says you can save up to 20% with improvements in insulation. Many benefits come along with energy savings.  Our customers often joyfully report that after we installed new attic insulation for them, they don’t use the thermostat nearly as much and their homes are warmer. How insulation works Hot always wants to move to cold.  So if you turn up the thermostat while it’s cold outside, the newly generated warmth always tries to migrate to the cool outside.  Vice versa is also true:
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Metal Roofing Comparison Guide

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  Metal roofs are environmentally friendly, cost-conscious, and gorgeous. By integrating multi-layered anti-weathering technology with the top tier durability of high performance steel, modern metal roofs last a lifetime and look great doing it!  They’re no longer prone to rust, corrosion, or noise from rainwater. Unlike the asphalt composition shingle market, where there are handful of big dog manufacturers, metal roofing manufacturers are numerous and frequently local.  The vast landscape of different metal roofing styles far surpasses any other type of roofing.  This article will provide you with what you need to know to navigate the landscape. Metal roofing benefits Asphalt composition shingles domination of the residential roofing market is rapidly changing as homeowners find that
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GAF Portland Expo

The GAF Portland Regional Expo of 2019

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No roofing manufacturer trains like GAF trains.  From cutting edge to best practices, GAF stands out as the one composition shingle roofing manufacturer who provides its contractors with ample training. The GAF Portland Regional Expo of 2019 in Tigard, Oregon highlighted this.  Giving one of the most informative sales presentations we’ve seen, John Arellano provided multiple concrete examples of successful sales practices. In a jam packed room of roofers, Luis Villarreal demonstrated Golden Pledge warranty system installation practices from beginning to end.  Each component of the roof was addressed with an enjoyable hands-on interaction.  A good deal of attention was paid to the very important Cobra IntakePro installation. The system installation training was so effective
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Does Your Old Corrugated Metal Roof Have A New Leak? This May Be Why

Does Your Old Corrugated Metal Roof Have A New Leak? This May Be Why

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A good metal roof will last a long time.  And maybe yours has.  It could have gone 10, 20, 30 years without any issues but then spring a new leak out of the blue.  What’s causing that? It’s probably the rubber washers. Because corrugated metal roofs have exposed screws, rubber washers are needed to create a watertight seal is needed to prevent leaks.  Washers last for years, but they also take a beating from the elements.  Sunlight, rain, snow, wind, hot, cold, you name it — over time the elemental beating degrades the integrity of the rubber, cracking and deforming it.  Eventually, the watertight seal is done for and water finds its way through. Factories
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Roofing Puyallup | Roof Repair Puyallup | Roofing Contractors Puyallup

Roofing Puyallup | Roof Repair Puyallup | Roofing Contractors Puyallup

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Roofing Puyallup Are you ready for a gorgeous new roof?  If you live in Puyallup and are prepared for the most reliable roof you’ll ever have, we’re here to make your vision a reality!  Our roofers have strong ties to Puyallup and bring their incredible experience to every project.  Whether you are looking for repairs or a full roof replacement, we will design a unique solution for your home. Our customers in Puyallup report these many wonderful benefits of our roofing services: Clear communication.  Do you remember the last time better communication would have fixed a potential problem before it arose?  So do we!  Communication is core to our business philosophy, and you can expect
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