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Benefits of a Cool Roof

How a Cool Roof Can Help Your Commercial or Industrial Building It is no secret that large commercial buildings and industrial warehouses can sometimes get uncomfortably warm. While smaller properties may be able to cool off with a sturdy HVAC system, it is often impractical to try to cool much larger open spaces in that manner. This leaves you with one reasonable option: keeping the heat from ...

Choosing a Contractor

How to Find a Roofer You Can Trust When it comes time to replace or repair your roof, it’s a big deal. Not only is it a significant investment, but you are entrusting the well-being of your home to the expertise of a stranger. Most people will only have to deal with roof replacement once in a lifetime. So how do you make sure you’re choosing a team that will have your best interests at heart? Our ...

Form and Function of Roof Types: Gambrel Roofs

Form and Function of Roof Types: Gambrel Roof The Gambrel roof is one that most people might recognize as being a stereotypical roof found on a barn, log cabin, or farm house. It is also commonly seen on Dutch Colonial style homes and, indeed, was referred to as a “Dutch roof” throughout the 18 th century. What Is a Gambrel Roof? This style of roof is a close cousin to the Mansard roof, and both ...

Form and Function of Roof Types: Mansard Roof

Form and Function of Roof Types: Mansard Roofs A Mansard roof is an attractive but less commonly-seen style of roof. It traces its origins to 17 th century France, hence one of its other monikers, the French roof. In America, the style can be found largely in the South, where French influence was strongest. What Is a Mansard Roof? This style of roof is defined by a four-sided roofing structure, ...