Roof Repair

Historic Cabrini Mansion Getting Tile Roof

Published on August 10th, 2012 by Sam in Historic Roofs

Historic Cabrini  Mansion Getting Tile Roof

The focal point of the Radnor Pennsylvania Cabrini College Campus is the mansion formerly known as the Woodcrest Mansion. The mansion was designed by Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer and build between 1901 and 1903. The school chose to replace the 25 year old asphalt shingles with clay tiles to give the school a better roof […]

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School For The Blind Gets A New Roof

Published on August 9th, 2012 by roofguy in Historic Roofs

School For The Blind Gets A New Roof

A Philadelphia roofing company has taken part of architectural history by restoring a near 300 year old building that houses the Overbrook School for the Blind. A Pennsylvannia roofer, Russell Roofing, helped restore the Main Entrance of the building, which was in desperate need of roof repair. Recapturing History In 1832, a young teacher for […]

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Teal Out Copper Color In for New Roof

Published on August 8th, 2012 by Sam in Commerical Roofs

Teal Out Copper Color In for New Roof

Racine Wisconsin, the Racine City Council has spent another hour debating whether the new Festival Hall roof should remain the original teal or change to copper. In June the aldermen voted to keep the roof teal to avoid ruining the city’s ‘branding’. On July 17th the Civic Center Commission and Design and Review Committee’s chairman […]

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Two Ohio Roofers Hit by Lightening

Published on August 6th, 2012 by Sam in Weather Roofing

Two Ohio Roofers Hit by Lightening

2 roofers were hit by lightning in Dayton Ohio on Saturday August 4th. They were up on the two-story un-shingled roof trying to cover it with tarps when the storm rolled through. The roofing crew had been up on the roof at 3101 East Fourth Street most of the day doing roof repair. The vacant […]

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Roofers See Boost In Summer Business

Published on August 2nd, 2012 by Lloyd in Roof Contractors

Roofers See Boost In Summer Business

Most roofing companies don’t hurt for business, especially during the summer months. After frozen winters and spring storms, homeowners begin to notice their roof may need some extra TLC. Even if the roof doesn’t appear to be damaged a few hot summer days could quickly lead a small repair into a big job. Summer Sales […]

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V-Shaped Roof to Catch Rainwater

Published on August 1st, 2012 by Sam in Commerical Roofs

V-Shaped Roof to Catch Rainwater

In Chandler Arizona the need to store rainwater has prompted an unusual roof top design. At CyrusOne data center the new roof will have higher sides and taper down to a channel running through the middle of the massive 1 million square foot facility roof. The data center will be modular and plans for completion […]

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Roof Repair Contracts Beware

Published on July 31st, 2012 by roofguy in Roof Repair 101

Roof Repair Contracts Beware

Of course a contractual agreement is always a smart idea when it comes to receiving services for home or roof repair. However, not all contracts are created equal and many may contain hidden terms or conditions that could result in unfavorable consequences. Read and Review As one of them most costly repairs to your home, […]

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Neighbors Pitch In For New Roof

Published on July 30th, 2012 by Sam in New Roof

Neighbors Pitch In For New Roof

Kathy Hanson of Gardiner Maine arrived home Friday afternoon to find her neighbors had installed new shingles on her ailing roof. Next door neighbor Stephen Ahearn who owns Ahearn’s Express, and living down the road Don Mansir owner or Mansir’s Roofing and Siding LLC got together and decided to help out their neighbor. Mansir Roofing, […]

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Old Brick Cottage gets New Roof

Published on July 27th, 2012 by Sam in Historic Roofs

Old Brick Cottage gets New Roof

Whitford Pony Club in Auckland New Zealand is getting a new roof for the orange-brick cottage that sits on their land. Local historian says the cottage is more than 100 years old. In recent years the roof has fallen into disarray and become dangerous. The corrugated iron has been falling off the building and created […]

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Hail Resistant Concrete Roof Tile

Published on July 26th, 2012 by Sam in Roof Materials

Hail Resistant Concrete Roof Tile

California based Boral Roofing introduces the highest rated hail performance certified roofing tile. The concrete roof tile is Class 4 Hail Rated; it is a weather and impact resistant tile designed for high performance in hail storms. The Boral Roofing Storm Series roofing solution also provides energy efficiency benefits and may lower your homeowners insurance. […]

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