Artificial slate roof tiles, often grouped under composite slates, are made to imitate natural slate without hauling stone out of the ground. They look similar Continue Reading
Are rubber roofing shingles any good?
Rubber roofing shingles sound like one of those ideas that feels modern and a little suspicious at the same time. Rubber on a roof. People Continue Reading
What does 17 squares mean in roofing?
Roofing language sounds odd until you sit with it for a bit. Someone says your house is 17 squares and suddenly it feels like a Continue Reading
Is composite cement good for roofs?
Composite cement roofing sits in that strange middle space. Not flashy like metal, not familiar like asphalt, not ancient like clay tile. People hear the Continue Reading
Are artificial slates any good?
Artificial slate roofing sits in that awkward middle space. Not cheap enough to feel carefree. Not traditional enough to silence purists. People ask about it Continue Reading
Is there a downside to black shingles?
Black shingles show up everywhere. New builds, older homes getting a facelift, even high end neighborhoods where everything is supposed to look intentional. People choose Continue Reading
Do you use drip edge with rolled roofing?
This question shows up more often than you would think. Usually right when someone is halfway through a shed roof, or staring at a low Continue Reading
Can you paint rolled asphalt roofing?
Short answer, yes, it can be painted. Longer answer, it is rarely as simple or as rewarding as people expect. Rolled asphalt roofing has its Continue Reading
How do you get green algae off a polycarbonate roof?
Green algae on a polycarbonate roof never shows up loudly. It creeps in slowly. One corner first, then a faint green haze, then suddenly the Continue Reading
Can you power wash a TPO roof?
Short answer, yes. Longer answer, yes but you can mess it up badly if you treat it like concrete or a driveway. TPO roofing is Continue Reading