Solar power is not new, but it previously involved large, costly panels that weren’t the most attractive for your home. With the evolution of technology and the innovation of GAF, North America’s largest shingle manufacturer, you now have the option of choosing a shingle that has solar capabilities built in. Meet Timberline Solar.
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It’s that time of year when we dig out the boxes of Christmas decorations and start to make our homes festive. One of the most popular ways to decorate is to adorn your home with Christmas lights. Remember the movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? The Griswold’s home (and roof) had so many lights on it, it could probably be seen by the International Space Station.
While it’s a funny movie, we do cringe a little when Clark Griswold brings his staple gun onto the roof and starts stapling strings of lights to his shingles. Your roof was manufactured and designed to protect your home from the elements, not to hold your Christmas decorations.
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You know the drill. We all do it when we need a service of some kind, whether that be for our home, our business or even our vehicle. We hop on the phone or computer, pull up the search engine (usually Google) and type in what we are looking for. In the case of roofing services, many people search for roofer near me. This delivers pages and pages of results of roofing companies that are in your geographical area. Or are they?
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While commercial buildings’ roofs appear to be flat, they actually have a slope, typically a 1:12 or 2:12 pitch. A roof cannot be completely flat because it needs to be able to shed water following a rainstorm. This is why your commercial roof’s drainage system is so important for keeping your building watertight.
It’s that time of year again – time to start thinking about fall maintenance for your commercial roof. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the key things you need to do to keep your roof in tip-top shape as the weather starts to turn.
One of the most important things you can do for your roof during the fall months is to have it inspected by a professional. This will allow you to catch any problems early and get them fixed before they have a chance to do any real damage.
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