In St. Augustine Florida a debate is raging over red roof tiles. St. Paul AME Church purchased a historic building directly across from their church in 2010. The historic Echo House was built in 1926 and has had 3 owners in the last 86 years. Subsequently, the city of St. Augustine has sent the church […]
Just like any important product installation around the home, your roof material comes with a warranty. More people are becoming educated as to the different roof materials available to install on their home, but there is still much to be learned about roofing product warranties. The Good and The Bad If you have gone through […]
Dow Solar, a division of Dow Chemical announces their Powerhouse Solar Shingles will be sold in Central Texas and Northern California. Select roofing companies in these areas will be the first markets to receive the solar shingles. Previously the shingles were only available in Colorado. The Solar Shingles are certified as both a solar and […]
Canadian Professor, Hashem Akbari is lobbying for roofing modifications to fight climate change. Hashem Akbari is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Montreal’s Concordia University. He said that installing a white or cool roof that would not absorb as much heat as a standard roof is the key element to fighting global warming. […]
Hail can be a destructive weather element when it arrives in the severe weather season. Breaking windows, denting cars and causing significant roof damage, a hail storm can be a costly experience. Although most people do check their roof for damage after a storm, there are a few things people should know about roof repair […]
Doris Allen of North St. Louis County paid Kiela Robertson of K&D Home Specialists to replace her roof more than a year ago. The elderly blind homeowner gave Robertson thousands of dollars for the roof repair. Sadly though, Robertson disappeared with the money as soon as she cashed the check. Matt Thornton owner of Advance […]
Homeowners are often baffled by the roof repair and replacement process. With so many decisions involved, even the most simple choices can seem overwhelming. Further, there are thousands of people who claim to be qualified for the job, but knowing the difference between a good and bad roof contractor can put you miles ahead of […]
Manhattan based Brighten Farms plans to turn a Brooklyn warehouse into the world’s largest rooftop garden. The hydroponic farm will be on top of the former US Navy warehouse In Sunset Park. The soil-less farm will be 8 stories high and overlook the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The 100.000 square foot garden is expecting an annual […]
New York City is known for its dense skyscrapers and trend setting ways. With so many people and buildings crammed into a tiny space, New York City faces many challenges when maintaining a high quality of live and keeping their carbon footprint limited. Now a new project stands to bring a big impact through solar […]
In Camden New Jersey, a self-employed builder accidentally shot himself in the heart with a nail gun. On March 31st, Dennis Hennis was working on his neighbor’s old roof when the nail gun he was using jammed. While trying to clear it, it accidentally went off and discharged a 3 ½ inch nail into his […]
