Stand outside your house in direct sunlight. Now look up at your roof. Are the roofing shingles not as straight as they once were? If your shingles are curling upward, then it may be time for roofing repair. But choosing the shingles for a new roof can be a challenging feat when you’re not familiar with roofing installation. Before you pick out any potential color options, first familiarize yourself with the different types of shingles and how they can benefit the style and comfort of your home. Asphalt shingles Asphalt shingles are incredibly affordable, and they’re also the most popular type of residential roofing material in the United States. They’re […]
Taking care of your house as a new homeowner can be an interesting, and slightly intimidating, experience. But if you’re attentive to your home and seek maintenance early before a common household problem such as a leaky pipe turns into a disaster, then you’re sure to be in the green. This applies to paying attention to your roof. Strange, right? As a tenant in an apartment building, when was the last time you considered the state of your roof unless it was leaking? But now that you’re your own landlord, paying attention to your roof and shingles is your responsibility, and if something goes wrong and you’re not aware, it […]