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Roofing Materials

Can Roofing Nails be Used for Siding?
11.16.2022

Can Roofing Nails be Used for Siding?

Short answer: not for most siding, and not for face-nailing on any siding. There are two specific cases where a roofing nail ...
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Why Roofing Sheets Are Corrugated
11.12.2022

Why Roofing Sheets Are Corrugated

If you’re shopping around for alternative roofing materials to shingles, you’ll probably come across corrugated roofing p...
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What Colors to Paint a House with a Terracotta Roof?
09.15.2022

What Colors to Paint a House with a Terracotta Roof?

Clay tiles have a long history. Their use as a roofing material can be traced back to 10,000 B.C. China. As explorers expande...
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What Color Should Roof Flashing Be?
08.29.2022

What Color Should Roof Flashing Be?

Roof flashing is an essential component of your home’s construction. Flashing is typically used at junctions and seams in t...
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Architectural Shingle vs 3 Tab: What You Need to Know
06.22.2022

Architectural Shingle vs 3 Tab: What You Need to Know

Most people don’t ever see the shingles on their roof up close. Therefore, they aren’t aware of the difference between va...
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Can Roof Tiles Be Painted?
04.27.2022

Can Roof Tiles Be Painted?

Paint is capable of refreshing your home’s esthetics. If you have ever painted a room in your home, you understand how upli...
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How to Stop Birds From Nesting in Your Tile Roof
03.29.2022

How to Stop Birds From Nesting in Your Tile Roof

When you’re researching materials for a new roof, you likely consider aesthetics, durability and price. However, do you thi...
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Shingles vs Tiles: Which Are Better?
02.28.2022

Shingles vs Tiles: Which Are Better?

If you’re preparing to replace a roof, you might be confused by the various types. Many people confuse shingles with tiles....
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Shingles 101: Your Questions Answered
12.20.2021

Shingles 101: Your Questions Answered

Shingles are among the most popular roofing options for homeowners today. They’re relatively cost effective and come in a v...
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What is Roof Flashing and Why is it Necessary?
11.28.2021

What is Roof Flashing and Why is it Necessary?

Your roof is a well engineered piece of construction. Particularly when you’ve opted for a tiled roof, there’s more that ...
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How to Match Roof Shingles to House Color
10.22.2021

How to Match Roof Shingles to House Color

How to Pick a Roof Color: A Practical Guide for Homeowners Picking a roof color sounds like an aesthetic choice. It mostly...
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Tile Roof Maintenance: What You Should Know
08.27.2021

Tile Roof Maintenance: What You Should Know

Choosing a tile roof for your home is not just an investment in an aesthetically pleasing aspect of your property. It also te...
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Nick Van Slyke

About the author: Nick Van Slyke

Managing Partner and Co-Owner · Presidio Roofing Company

Nick lives in Denton, Texas with his wife and 2 children. After graduating from the University of Arizona and spending some time traveling the world h...

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RCAT License #100762
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