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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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05.17.2025 How Long Does a Roof Last in Texas?
Let’s say you live in Dallas. Your roof’s about 12 years old and still looks okay, but your neighbor just replaced theirs...
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05.13.2025 Rain Diverter vs Gutter: Which is Best for Your Home?
Let’s say you’re tired of getting soaked every time you open your front door. Or maybe you’ve got water pooling around ...
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04.28.2025 Thermal Shingle Splitting: How to Identify and Avoid it
When most of us think about roof issues, we probably think about big disasters most often (I know I do). After all, we live i...
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04.25.2025 Roof Cooling Techniques for Hot Texas Summers
If you live in Texas, your roof isn’t just a roof, it’s the first line of defense against triple-digit summers that feel ...
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03.20.2025 Tarping a Roof: How, Why, and When to Do it
It's a genuinely sinking feeling when your roof takes such a hit that you have to scramble to make sure water isn't coming in...
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01.23.2025 Types of Roof Sheathing
When you think about the bones of a roof, most people picture the rafters or trusses. But there’s another layer that’s ju...
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01.22.2025 Roof Truss Types: A Homeowner’s Guide
When it comes to building or fixing up a roof, most folks don’t give much thought to what’s holding it up—until somethi...
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01.10.2025 How Much Does it Cost to Repair a Roof Leak?
A roof leak can start as a small inconvenience but quickly lead to major damage if left untreated. Whether it's a missing shi...
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