Repair or Replace Your Roof?

Via: You might assume you don’t need to think about installing a new roof until the old one starts leaking, by the time you notice the leak, the structural damage could have already occurred.

Here are some tips to help decide whether the time has come to install a new roof:

How old is the existing roof? If installed properly and with good materials, an asphalt shingle roof should last 20 to 25 years, sometimes longer. It also depends on how many shingle layers you have and if it was properly ventilated. If you’ve lived there for many years and don’t know when the roof was last replaced, consider having a roof inspection.

• Go outside and look at the roof. Are the shingle lines still straight or can you see sags or other irregularities? A sag would indicate that the sheathing underneath is rotting. Pay close attention to the valleys, which are one of the most important part of your roof because it’s where snow and rain flow to the gutters.

• When you clean your gutters (which you should be doing twice a year), do you find a lot of asphalt granules in the gutter? That’s a sign the asphalt shingles are breaking down.

• Do you see cracked, curled or misshapen shingles? As shingles age, they begin to deteriorate. Are any shingles missing? Check to see if all of the tabs are intact.

• Does your chimney flashing consist of roof cement or tar? Chimneys are a potential weak spot on roofs and need to have a long-term, water-tight fitting such as metal flashing.

• Go up in the attic, preferably during or immediately after a good rain, and look for evidence of leaks or moisture. Also check to see if there’s any daylight streaming through the roof boards.

If you’re starting to see some of these warning signs, have a qualified roof inspector give you a professional assessment. 

Roof Inspection

Our project managers will analyze and inspect your roof and provide you with a customized roofing solution for your home or property.

Why do I need a roof inspection?

You should inspect your roof or have a professional do it to spot damage, make necessary repairs, and discover flaws that may have occurred in workmanship. If you act before or as problems occur, you’ll extend the life of your roof and prevent problems that could affect the structure and contents of your home, as well as your family’s health. 

 

For example, unknown leaks could lead to mold in an attic or behind a wall. Prolonged exposure to mold could lead to respiratory problems.

How often should I get my roof inspected?

You should get your roof inspected after a major storm that involved high winds, hail or flying debris. It doesn’t matter how new a roof is, hail can damage or even ruin it enough to require a replacement.

You can complete two major home maintenance and inspection jobs at once if you schedule your roof inspection and gutter cleaning at the same time.

Types of Commercial Roofing

TYPES OF COMMERCIAL ROOFING SYSTEMS

Most low-slope commercial roofing systems have three principle components:

  • Weatherproofing layer or layers — the weatherproofing component is the most important element because it keeps water from entering a roof assembly.
  • Reinforcement — reinforcement adds strength, puncture resistance and dimensional stability to a membrane.
  • Surfacing — surfacing is the component that protects the weatherproofing and reinforcement from sunlight and weather. Some surfacings provide other benefits such as increased fire resistance, improved traffic and hail resistance, and increased solar reflectivity.
  • Our roofing professionals provide a complimentary roof evaluation and then work with you to find the right solution for your commercial roofing needs.

Skylight Installation

We install and service Residential, Commercial & Institutional Skylights! Our installers are skilled craftsmen, with decades of experience.

 A skylight magically transforms interior space with cascading light, but the costs of installing skylights might outweigh the advantages.Skylights are a popular option for bringing natural light into a home. Even a single skylight can transform a room, adding 30% more light than a window and bathing interiors with balanced, energy-saving light. Skylights can add 99.7% More light to a dark room.

 

We have chosen the best company with the best products to work with: (All this information is from Solartube website, we install their products and we guarantee their quality, please visit their website for further information.)

 

DayLight with NightLight
The Solatube 160 ISn delivers daylight to spaces up to 200 sq. ft, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, closets and hallways, or in multiples for larger rooms. Includes an integrated Solar Electric NightLight for a soft glow at night.

Simply Daylight
The Solatube 160 DS provides the same daylighting as the Solatube 160 ISn, but without the integrated solar-powered nightlight or tax credit.

For Extreme Climates
With a thermal insulation panel, the Solatube 160 DSe is designed to minimize heat loss in extremely cold climates and heat gain in extremely warm climates. As a result, it’s earned an Energy Star rating.

• Tube Size ≈ 10 in. (250 mm)

• Light Coverage Area ≈ 150-200 ft.2 (14 – 19 m2)

• Potential Tube Length ≈ 20 ft. (6 m)

Leading the daylighting revolution

When it comes to lighting, SolarTube believes that access to daylight is a human right. Studies have shown that people exposed to natural light are more productive, achieve a better sense of well-being, and are more positive. Until recently, the technology to deliver natural light to interior spaces like closets, bathrooms, offices and corridors simply didn’t exist. That’s no longer the case.

As a pioneer of the daylighting industry and the global leader in tubular daylighting devices for more than 20 years, SolarTube perfected the capture and transmission of the sun’s rays indoors where it was once thought impossible. 

Solatube tubular daylighting devices, or TDDs for short, are affordable, high-performance lighting solutions that bring daylight into interior spaces where traditional skylights and windows simply can’t reach. Sometimes called “tubular skylights,” “light tubes,” “sun pipes,” and even “light tunnels,” TDDs have become the ideal solution for lighting interiors in a cost-effective, energy-efficient and eco-friendly way because they significantly reduce the need for electricity while keeping people connected to the outdoor environment.

Selecting the right TDD for your residential or commercial project is a crucial decision, and Solatube Daylighting Systems are the superior choice because they are the only high-performance daylighting devices that utilize patented optical technologies to significantly improve the way daylight is captured and delivered to interiors. 

Solatube Daylighting Systems, mistakenly called “solar tubes”, also are modular and easy to connect to ceiling systems. And unlike traditional skylights, they are designed to control the problematic aspects of sunlight. They reduce glare and inconsistent light patterns. They also screen infrared rays that can overheat interiors as well as ultraviolet rays that can fade furniture and fabrics.

Aside from their functionality, our daylighting systems also promote creative architectural expression. They can be designed to achieve specific lighting effects such as wall washes and soffit lighting. They even can provide illumination for special applications such as living walls and aquariums. 

For projects requiring maximum energy efficiency in an integrated design, we also manufacture a hybrid option that combines advanced Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) with our proven daylighting technology. The Solatube Smart LED System automatically blends ultra-energy efficient LED light with free natural light to provide illumination throughout the day and night while significantly cutting energy use. 

Solatube International is the best-known brand in the industry for a reason. Our daylighting systems use the best materials, the most advanced technologies, and the most progressive engineering to create products that deliver the highest quality daylight at the greatest output. In fact, millions of units have been installed in residential and commercial buildings to date and we install more each day.  

And we do it because we believe everyone deserves to experience the benefits that bright, beautiful and free daylight has to offer. That’s why designing high-performing, cost-effective and affordable daylighting systems that reduce electricity use and energy costs is not only our job, it’s our passion.

Impact - Hurricane Windows

We can help you find the right impact windows – doors for your property, and then we can install them with our highly experienced professionals. 

Storm or Impact windows help to protect your home from the elements and improve its energy efficiency. Manufactured of twin glass, acrylic or Plexiglas panels, they may be installed to fit over your home’s existing interior or exterior windows.

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