Why We Don’t Hire Salespeople

Why We Don’t Hire Salespeople

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During hurricane season, we are often subject to torrential rains when a storm makes landfall. This can cause roofs to fail under the stress of shedding all of the rain. If you notice a leak, follow these tips:
Why We Don’t Hire Salespeople

  • Do not get on your roof if it is raining or it is wet. Wait for a trained and licensed roofing professional to inspect your roof.
  • Document where the leak is, what room and where in the room. Snap a photo of the leak for quick reference.
  • Make note if it is a new leak or a recurring leak
  • Make note of when the leak was first noticed.
  • Document what the weather was like at the time of the leak (speed and direction of the wind, type of rain, driving rain, etc.).
  • How did the moisture occur with the leak? Was it a steady drip, heavy drip, no drip but wet sheetrock, etc.)?
  • Once the wind and rain stops, walk around your house and note what you can see from the ground. Items such as: shingles missing or torn loose, storm debris that has fallen on the roof, tree limbs that have rubbed on the roof, etc.

Share these things with us when we perform a free inspection of your home to assess the damage. They will help with the inspection of the leak and determining the cause.
Schedule your free inspection today.

Stay a Step Ahead of the Heat with a Cool Roof

Stay a Step Ahead of the Heat with a Cool Roof

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A cool roofing system can help reduce utility bills and keep your home more comfortable.

A cool roof is one that reflects and emits the sun’s heat back to the sky instead of absorbing it and transferring it to the home or building beneath it. When the heat is reflected rather than absorbed, the building will use less energy to keep the interior comfortable and cool.
Stay a Step Ahead of the Heat with a Cool Roof
Cool roofs are measured by their solar reflectance, or the fraction of solar energy that is reflected and by thermal emittance which is the ability of the roof to radiate absorbed heat. Both ENERGY STAR and the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) set the standards that determine whether a shingle or other roofing material can be considered a cool roof.
It used to be that the only shingles that met the criteria to be considered a cool roof were white; however, advances in granule technology have greatly expanded the color choices. Most homeowners have no problem finding a color that complements their home and provides the energy efficient benefits that they are seeking.
With summer temperatures in central Texas pushing, and often passing, the 100-degree mark, choosing a cool roof shingle for your home can ease the burden placed on your home’s air conditioning system. The CRRC estimates that average energy savings range from seven to 15 percent of total cooling costs. In addition to the improved cooling efficiency, a cool roof system helps the environment. Studies have shown that cool roofs reduce greenhouse gas emissions by conserving electricity, which means power plants emit less carbon dioxide.
A cool roof is about more than just the shingle. It’s also about ensuring that your home has proper ventilation and insulation in the attic. The combination of those three things delivers powerful benefits including:

  • Reducing utility bills associated with air conditioning
  • Prolonging the life of your air conditioning system
  • Lowering roof maintenance costs and extending the life of your roof

   
Ready to take the next step toward installing a new, cool roof? Request your free consultation today!

How to Protect Your Home from Severe Weather

How to Protect Your Home from Severe Weather

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You can’t control the weather, but you can take measures to help protect your home when storms are in the forecast.

Texas sees its fair share of strong storms, hail and tornadoes that cause a lot of damage to homes. During high winds and hail, your home’s roof is put to the test. Here are four easy ways you can help it perform:
How to Protect Your Home from Severe Weather
1 – Clean gutters and downspouts. As the roof on your home sheds water, the water needs to flow into the gutters, travel down the spouting and exit away from your home. If your gutters and spouting are clogged, the rainwater can back up and potentially creep into your home along the eaves or the foundation – depending on where the clog is located.
2- Trim your trees. If you have trees with branches that are close to the roof, strong winds could cause the branches to rub against the roof, loosening shingles or wearing away protective granules. If limbs are dead or dying, a strong wind could cause them to snap off and turn into projectiles. This is dangerous for not only your home but also any nearby neighbors’ homes.
3 – Secure or put away patio furniture and umbrellas. Just as a broken tree limb could turn into a deadly projectile during a storm, so could a piece of lawn furniture or patio umbrella. When a storm is forecast, it’s a good idea to just bring those items inside.  Look around your yard as well and secure anything that might be blown away in high winds.
4 – Look for trouble before storms hit. Look at your roof from the ground. Do you notice any loose or curling shingles? They will be the first to suffer wind damage during a storm event. These issues need to be assessed and repaired by a professional, licensed roofing contractor.
Texas Traditions Roofing is happy to help you fix any issues that you are having with your roof. We are certified by the major roofing manufacturers and licensed by the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas.  Contact us today to schedule a free inspection.