Residential

Homeowners should never climb onto their roofs. Roofs are slippery, treacherous surfaces, so leave the roof gymnastics to the professionals. Still, your roof needs regular, preventive maintenance to prevent wear and tear. By working with your local, licensed residential roofer, you can delay complete roof replacement and prevent roof leaks. 

The pros and cons of metal roof systems could probably fill not one, but several books. Fortunately, the cons would make for a very thin volume. Here are 11 excellent, sensible, economical reasons to have a metal roof professionally installed on your Tampa or Sarasota home. 

Getting to know your Tampa Bay home takes time. You poke around the closets, finally master the temperamental thermostat, and wonder about your roof. Is it one big chunk or a bunch of tiny parts? Your roof is an integrated system, and a vital part of the system is roof ventilation. Here’s how it works. 

Which costs more to install, a shingle roof or a metal roof? The metal roof costs more upfront, and beware of any roofer saying otherwise. But here’s a better question: which saves more money over its lifespan, a shingle roof or a metal roof? A metal roof does, for many reasons. One important consideration, especially

Florida’s solar installations produce enough power for more than 842,000 homes. If your Florida home already has solar panels, congratulations! But suppose your roof needs some work. In fact, roof repairs are no longer enough: you have to replace the roof. What happens to the solar panels?

If you are fortunate enough to be overseeing roof replacement for your Florida home, you can select any type of roof you want. This suggests the question, What is the best roof for high winds? What roof best meets the challenge of high winds in Florida? 

We hope you never have to face some of these nine common roof leaks, but if you know what is possible, you also know to contact your dependable, nearby roofer for prompt repair. 

Choosing the right kind of roof for your Tampa home can be tough because there are many options to pick from. Metal and asphalt shingle roofs are two of the most popular types of residential roofs for good reason – but with so many great benefits in both, it can be hard to choose which

For some mysterious reason, a Chevy Spark (MSRP, $15,495) costs a lot less than a Rolls-Royce Phantom (MSRP, $457,750). Such a price difference is almost as unknowable as the cost difference between metal roofing and shingles. Unknowable, that is, until you check the facts. 

Whether you’re thinking of listing your home this year, or a few years down the road, the overall value of your home is always a big concern. Obviously, you want to be able to sell your home for a nice profit, and that means adding equity. Your rooftop is an important part of the structure