Hip and ridge cap shingles are often considered for the aesthetic value they add to a roof. However, their purpose goes beyond accentuating your roof or adding depth and dimension. These specially designed shingles function to protect the hips and ridges of your roofing as well.
Most homeowners are familiar with the kind of roofing damage that requires immediate roof repair, such as missing shingles or a hole in the roof. There are also more subtle kinds of roofing damage, and in this blog, Texas Traditions Roofing shares these easy-to-miss signs.
For the last 30 years, it’s become more common for homeowners to be duped into committing insurance fraud through a roofing contractor’s promise of a free roof or a waived deductible. A statute was passed in 1989 to end this practice but it was poorly worded, rarely enforced and largely ignored by contractors. Continue reading “No More Waiving Deductibles for Roof Claims in Texas”
One of the most common misconceptions about metal roofing is the assumption that it makes indoor spaces hotter because of its inherent conductivity. But the truth is, metal roofing is the best roof replacement option for hot climates. In this blog, Texas Traditions Roofing takes a closer look at what makes metal roofs the ideal choice.
Roofing systems are more than just a bunch of shingles or sheets of metal put together. They are a complex system of components that all work together to protect your home from the elements. One such crucial component is the flashing. In this blog, residential and commercial roofing contractor Texas Traditions Roofing shares a close look at how flashing helps protect your roof.