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 math test you did not study for. In roofing terms, a square is not a…
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 word cement and assume strength, permanence, something that laughs at storms. That assumption is partly…
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 with a raised eyebrow, usually after seeing a neighbor’s roof that looks suspiciously perfect. The…
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 them because they look sharp, clean, serious. No fuss. But the question keeps coming back,…
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 slope garage thinking this should be simpler than it feels. Rolled roofing already looks basic,…
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 own personality. It does not behave like wood siding or metal panels. Paint sticks sometimes.…
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 whole roof looks tired and older than it is. Polycarbonate is strong, yes, but it…
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 tough in its own quiet way, but it is not built for brute force cleaning.…
Short answer shows up fast. No, not in any normal, approved, or smart way. Longer answer takes more explaining, and that’s where most confusion sits. Homeowners see a flat white TPO roof and think, shingles are lighter than tile, so…
This question keeps popping up, usually after someone hears a neighbor brag about a flat white roof that reflects heat like a mirror. Or a contractor casually mentions TPO as if it’s the obvious next step. But better is a…