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11.12.2025 Will Insurance Cover a 25-Year-Old Roof?
If you’re living in an older home, it’s natural to wonder if your insurance company will still pay to repair your roof if...
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11.04.2025 Denied Claims? How 3-Tab Shingles Are Costing Texans Roof Coverage
Few problems are more annoying for homeowners than when an insurance company denies a claim. You’ve diligently paid your pr...
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10.28.2025 How Does the Age of My Roof Affect Insurance Rates?
More than any other part of your home, your roof keeps your family safe from the elements outside. So it’s natural to want ...
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10.14.2025 Granular Loss: The First Sign Your Roof Might Be Failing
As a homeowner, it’s natural that you want your roof to protect your family from the elements. But the reality is that even...
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10.10.2025 Standing Seam vs. Screw Down Metal Roofs: What’s the Real Difference?
Metal roofs have become increasingly popular with homeowners over the last few years, due to their cost-effectiveness and dur...
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10.07.2025 What’s the Difference Between a Skylight and a Sun Tunnel?
Natural lighting has the power to make a home feel brighter, warmer and more inviting. Whether you're looking to cut down on ...
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10.04.2025 Sheeting vs. Sheathing: Are They the Same in Roofing?
As a homeowner, you may have encountered the terms sheeting and sheathing used by roofing contractors or other construction p...
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10.01.2025 Synthetic Underlayment vs. Felt: Which One Actually Protects Your Roof Better?
Choosing the right materials for a roofing project is about more than simple curb appeal. The homeowners we talk to every day...
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06.08.2025 Gambrel Roofs Explained: Pros, Costs & Surprising Things Most People Miss
What Is a Gambrel Roof and Why Do People Choose It?
A gambrel roof is easily recognized by its two distinct slopes on each s...
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06.07.2025 What is the Rake Edge of a Roof?
The rake edge is the sloped edge of a roof that runs from the eave (the lower horizontal edge) all the way up to the ridge (t...
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06.05.2025 A Step-By-Step Guide to Cleaning Mold from Your Roof
Black streaks or green moss on your roof aren’t just an eyesore, they can shorten your roof’s lifespan if ignored.
Wha...
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06.03.2025 What is a Mansard Style Roof? Pros, Cons, and Modern Uses
A mansard roof has four sides, each with two distinct slopes" a nearly vertical lower slope and a gentler upper slope. This d...
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05.19.2025 Does a New Roof Help with Heating and Cooling?
Replacing a roof isn’t pocket change. Most homeowners don’t drop tens of thousands of dollars unless there’s a leak ove...
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