Hurricane season is here; is your home prepared? From harsh winds to heavy rains, you want to make sure that every aspect of your home is ready to withstand these elements. One of the most important aspects of your home is your roof: it provides the most protection for both your family and all of your possessions. Hurricane roofing involves…
No matter how well-made the roof of your home or business may be, wear and tear from weather and time can take a toll on the property. Eventually, your roof may require more extensive repairs, if not a complete replacement. But replacing your roofing while on a budget means you have to be selective about your approach in order to…
Commercial roofing issues are inevitable. Just like with anything in life, your roof will age over time and wear and tear will start to kick-in. Ignoring these issues is not recommended as they won’t simply go away, and they can end up becoming bigger and even more costly to repair. For example, leaves can start to collect in your gutters…
Hurricane season has begun – which means strong winds and heavy rain for the next few months. Luckily, there are a lot of things we can do to prepare our homes to be ready for the next big storm! Waterproofing your roof for hurricane season is one of the best ways you can help make sure your home and family…
The roof is the largest part of any home, and its essential function is to protect the home and all the possessions in it. To perform this vital task, the roof needs to be structurally sound. Unfortunately, we often neglect the roof, and only check or schedule roof maintenance when it is leaking or eventually breaks. Below is ABC Roofing’s…
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If your tile or shingle roof is starting to age and show signs of wear-and-tear, it may be time to replace it. But should you go for a home re-roofing project? Here’s how you can best decide on the right roofing solution for you. Home Re-Roof Home re-roofing, or roof replacement, is the process of replacing your entire roof. The…
Whether you have a permanent residence or a holiday home in South Florida, you should be well acquainted with its unpredictable tropical climate. The rainy season that runs from May through October can bring powerful rains and hurricanes, particularly during hurricane season which starts in June. With all that being said, the quality of roofing materials should be on the…
As the world and technology changes, we find ourselves re-evaluating things that we’ve been comfortable with for a long time. Take our roofs for example, for a long time most of us have just accepted that they are there to keep us dry and sheltered from the wind and sun. The truth is that the roofing industry has improved greatly over…
When it comes to deciding whether to repair or replace your roof, it’s in your best interests to learn some of the terminology used in the roofing industry. At ABC Roofing Corp. we believe in educating our clients and have provided this list of commonly used terminology: Eave Eaves are the lower edge of the roof overhang. They overhang keeps…
