Summary Choosing the right roof involves balancing factors like budget, climate, longevity and aesthetics to ensure the material enhances your home’s character and value. As a popular and cost-effective choice, dimensional asphalt shingles offer a balance of...
Summary The lifespan of a roof depends on the material, its age and the local climate. Typical lifespans are: Asphalt Shingles (15-20 years), Metal Roofs (40-70 years) and Slate or Tile Roofs (100+ years). The lifespan of a roof depends on the material, its age and...
Trusting the Right Roofing Company Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home, so it’s important to hire a qualified and reputable roofing contractor when it needs repairs or replacement. But with so many companies out there, how do you know which...
Class A Contractor License This is the largest class of Virginia contracting license. There is no monetary limit on the size of individual projects nor on the annual revenue. Requirements for Class A contractor license in Virginia is a net worth of at least $45,000....
Gutter sizing is an aspect of rainwater collection that has been studied extensively and can be calculated based on published guidelines in the plumbing codes. For example, the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) recommends that a gutter system be able to carry the runoff of...
There are generally five main components to any asphalt-based roof system. These five components are not specific to any one brand but are rather generally required by all of the major shingle manufacturers to obtain the full manufacturer’s warranty. These five...
