Asphalt Shingle Price Guide for Estimating the Cost of Asphalt Shingle Roofing

Asphalt shingles continue to be the most widely used type of roofing on today’s homes.  They are easy to install, very durable, and come in dozens of colors and styles to give each home the look desired. Affordable materials combined with 20-30 years of longevity make it is easy to understand while asphalt shingles remain popular. […]

Free Clay Tile Price Guide for Estimating the Cost of Clay Tile Roofing

Clay tiles are not for everybody, however with innovations in design and manufacturing, attractive clay tiles are available in dozens of colors and styles. Clay tiles are now  stronger and more durable too, and 50-year warranties are common. Understanding the history of clay tiles might help you decide if clay is the best way to […]

Metal Roof Price Guide for Estimating the Cost of Metal Roofing

Metal roofing continues to gain popularity as homeowners discover its many advantages. As of Jan 2014 the number of new construction jobs using metal roofing jumped to over 11%. If you think of metal roofing as the rusting, ugly stuff you see on farm houses and the barns next to them, you might want to […]

Quick Fixes for a Leaking Roof

We have all awoke in the middle of the night during a storm and wondered if the roof is holding on. Well in many cases the answer is no its not. If you are like the thousands of folks who experience small sotrm related roof damage every year this guide by Roofing Tutor will be […]

How to Repair a Roof In the Winter

Many homeowners are of the impression that if their roof is damaged in the winter, all they can do is to tarp the roof and wait for spring. But that isn’t true! Roof repair can be done in the winter if needed. Before you grab your shovel and pickaxe and climb onto that 12 pitch […]

Roof Snow Guards, Are they Really Needed?

If you are familiar with roof snow guards you may be asking, “Are they really needed?”  Or perhaps you’ve never heard of them.  In this Roofing Tutor guide, you’ll discover what snow guards are and whether or not they make sense for your roof. What are Snow Guards? Snow guards are devices installed a foot […]

Does Ice Dams Cause Damage to the Roof or Shingles?

With winter on its way, many homeowners are concerned about the effects snow and ice can have on their home, especially their roof.  Can snow damage a roof and shingles?  The answer, unfortunately, is yes.  Every year, snow build-up on roofs is a major cause of damage to both the shingles and to the roof […]

Roof Snow Removal, 3 Ways to Get the Snow off Your Roof

Winter is on the way, and with it comes snow and the possible damage it can cause to your roof.  There are certain times when removing snow from a roof is a good idea.  If the roof is not rated for heavy snow, it may be in danger of collapsing, though this happens on barns […]

Does IT Cost More For a New Roof in the Winter

Does it cost more for a new roof in the winter?  Having your home re-roofed is expensive enough without additional costs due to winter weather.  However, there are times when winter finally shows the homeowner that a new roof is a necessity.  Melting winter snow or ice dams causing water to back up under the […]

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Hail Damage?

When severe hail causes damage to roofing materials, we often wonder… Does homeowners insurance cover hail damage?  The answer, as is often the case when dealing with insurance, is that it depends!  In this roofing guide, we’ll take a look at the issue of hail damage and insurance coverage. Is Hail Damage Covered? The good […]

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