Young Guns are industry professionals who are leading their companies with innovation and a passion for excellence and positive change.
Texas Traditions Roofing, a family owned, commercial and residential roofing company serving Central Texas, announced that company President Michael J. Pickel has been honored as one of only five Young Guns in the nation by Roofing Contractor magazine.
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As a homeowner you have many choices when considering what residential roofing materials to use on your home. Choosing the right one might seem overwhelming, especially since your roof contributes greatly to the curb appeal of your home. The team at Texas Traditions Roofing is here to help you make the right choice. It’s important to understand the differences between each option so read on to learn more about the different residential roofing materials that you can choose from.
The simple answer to the question of replacing your gutters when you replace your roof is ‘it depends.’ Just because you are replacing your roof doesn’t mean that you will need new gutters at the same time. So, the answer depends on what kind of shape your gutters are in and how they are doing their job.
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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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