A Guide To Roof Tarping: How To Temporarily Fix A Leaking Roof
Roofs are an important part of our lives. They help keep us comfortable by shielding us from rain, wind, and other elements mother nature throws at us. When roofs are installed and maintained by qualified roofing professionals, they tend to do their jobs well. No matter how well installed and maintained a roof is, however, problems such as leaking still…
The Do’s & Don’ts Of A Roof Installation
Your roof is the cherry on top of your home, so it’s important to take time researching as much as possible when planning the installation. There are many factors to consider including who to choose as your contractor, what color shingles you want, and what roofing material you want to use. At ABC Roofing Corp. we understand there is a…
Tile Roof Tips: A Guide to Tile Roof Maintenance
Not only are old roof tiles a hazard to your safety; they’re also bad for your wallet too. Any roof can be an expensive replacement if not properly maintained. If you do not take the time to regularly inspect your roof, you could wind up with future problems if something wrong goes unnoticed. Here’s some tile roof maintenance tips to…
It’s Hurricane Season 2019: Do You Need A Roof Repair?
A leaky or damaged roof is inconvenient any time of the year. With hurricane season 2019 upon us, that inconvenience becomes a liability and that liability could mean massive roof repair bills unless something is done. With the number of homes at risk for storm damage in Florida being around 2.8 million, relying on luck to pull through is asking…
Quality Roofing: The Weather Test
A roof is one of the most important parts of your home when it comes to keeping your family and your belongings safe. When your roof is faulty or becomes damaged, it puts everything inside your home at risk. The type of roofing materials you choose will be influenced by the climate where you live, but regardless of your roofing…
Ways A Flat Roof Is More Modern & Provides More Outdoor Space
The benefit of a flat roof goes beyond its easy maintenance. Its extra space makes it more versatile than traditional roofs. Unlike a sloped roof, a flat roof provides an opportunity for more space above and below. The top of a flat roof is often used for a variety of purposes, such as a relaxing entertainment area or a rooftop…
Selecting The Appropriate Shingle Color For Your Home Roof Repair
Replacing or repairing your roof gives you the opportunity to entirely revamp your home. Because changing your tiles or shingles isn’t a weekly affair, it’s important to decide on the right color from the start so you don’t end up spending your life savings on changing, and re-changing, your roof. The color of your roof affects the entire look of…
Different Types Of Roof Valleys
A roof valley is an architectural term to define the slope where two roofs meet. Technically, they are the vee-shaped metal channels formed at the ‘folds’ of a roof. A roof valley is one of the most important parts of the roof because it’s the way water pours down to the gutter. The vee-shaped valley allows excessive amounts of rain…
Roof Wind Mitigation: We’ve Got You Covered!
Wind mitigation is simply various techniques that are implemented in homes to protect against strong winds and the damages that come with them. Homeowners in the state of Florida are encouraged to implement these techniques because of the state’s closeness to tropic regions and its susceptibility to tropical storms and hurricanes. Major storms and hurricanes usually start over warm waters,…
Is Your Roof Waterproof?
Unless you consider strategically placed buckets a key design element of your home, you want to make sure that your roof is waterproofed correctly. Waterproofing your roof is probably the most important step in the roof installation process because it protects the materials your home was built with, as well as all the things you keep inside. Avoiding a leak…
