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What’s Over Your Head?

Posted OnMay 04, 2019
What’s Over Your Head? No roof lasts forever, and if it’s time to replace yours, give a lot of thought to how best to do it. Notice the wear and tear on your neighbors’ roofs over time to help figure out which materials are durable and look good on houses like yours. Observation is a
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What to Know About Your Roof

Posted OnMay 17, 2016
What to Know About Your Roof Did you just buy a house? Or have you lived in it for years? Either way, you ought to get to know the part you hardly ever see: your roof. If you’re about to buy a house, make sure the inspector takes a close look at it. If you’re
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Did This Winter Wreck Your Roof?

Posted OnApr 02, 2014
By Amy Hoak, MarketWatch Contributor Shutterstock.com Between heavy snowfall and extremely low temperatures, this winter has been tough on many Americans. It’s also been tough on America’s roofs. Roofing contractors are expecting an uptick in business as the weather warms up and people start to notice problems, said Tom Bollnow, senior director of technical services
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HOW MUCH SNOW IS TOO MUCH SNOW ON YOUR ROOF?

Posted OnJan 21, 2014
Wet snow is much heavier than dry, fluffy snow. Six inches of dry snow weighs about as much as 38 inches of wet snow. If you’ve had a big snowfall in your area and you’re wondering if your roof can stand the extra weight, don’t reach for a ladder and a shovel — reach for the
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