Roofing

Mowing the Roof?

Mowing the Roof?

I've got to add on to yesterday's blog—Many people in Chicago can now mow their roofs. Okay you are thinking: "Why would I ever want to mow my roof?" Spinning blades, a 60-degree angle and at temperatures approaching wicked hot... Well commercial and apartment...

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In High Winds, It’s Hip to Be Hipped

In High Winds, It’s Hip to Be Hipped

Did you know that the shape of your roof has a lot to do with how well it stands up against high winds, including hurricane-force winds? Hipped-roof systems are more likely to stay put in a hurricane than gabled-roof systems. Why? Unlike gabled roofs, a hipped roof...

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Fake Shake

Fake Shake

Cedar shingles have enjoyed a long run as top dog of the roofing world. They’re attractive, durable, and have a charm that suburbanites just can’t resist. Unfortunately, fireproof they ain’t, and that’s a big concern when you live in dry territory. Past attempts at...

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Dam It

Dam It

Here in New England it’s been a crazy winter—50’s one day, minus 80 the next. This freeze-and-thaw scenario is what ice dams love best, trapping water on your roof where it will inevitably find a way into the rafters and beyond. My fix has been the typical series of...

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