Regardless of climate or the type of materials used initially, roof maintenance is an inevitability. Roofs take a beating whether they’re in a warm or dry climate, hot or cold, commercial or residential. But dealing with roof maintenance and repair doesn’t have to be left up to chance. Choosing the...
Flat roofs are most commonly found on commercial and industrial buildings, with traditional materials like asphalt shingles being used more often in residential applications. Each roofing material and slope design has its benefits and drawbacks, but flat roofs are more popular by far when it comes to commercial...
Roofing materials used for commercial roofing in Lafayette LA may not be an exciting subject, but if you’re a business owner planning on investing in roofing services for a commercial or industrial project, it’s an extremely important variable that can significantly affect your bottom line. Simply put, the difference...
Prior to its restriction and phasing out around the 1980s and 1990s, asbestos was used in many types of construction for its desirable properties. However, as the health risks of asbestos became more widely known, it was used much less often and eventually banned. Asbestos was commonly used in roofing...
It’s no secret that extreme weather is a fact of life in South Louisiana. Every hurricane season brings new threats of extreme wind and rain, and damaging hail is also a strong possibility in wet winters. Not only is roof repair after such weather expensive, but the damage to the...
Traditional asphalt shingles and metal roofing have been the most popular types of roofing for decades, with asphalt shingles especially popular in residential applications and metal roofing being more common in commercial and industrial settings. Flat roofing, however, is also rising in popularity, especially for commercial applications, with coating technologies...
When it comes to home ownership, there are so many things to consider—location, property values, roofing, construction materials, the list goes on—that it’s easy to overlook issues that seem less glaring on the surface. Rain gutters might easily fall into the latter category. Gutters are not exactly glamorous or exciting,...
Roofing installation comes in many forms, with each type offering advantages and disadvantages that should be considered in the context for each individual job. Some of the most common types of roofing are asphalt shingles, metal shingles, and flat roofs. Before choosing a roofing type and working with a
When you need roofing work done—whether it’s residential or commercial, shingle or metal, big job or small job—it might seem like there isn’t much difference between contractors. At first glance it appears that any roofing contractor Lafayette LA can get the job done for you, but the quality of...
Metal roofs are extremely popular in Louisiana. They offer a traditional look people associate with historic Southern homes, and the nostalgia of hearing rain ping off a metal roof is second to none. But how do you care for them? With the wet...
Flat roofs are most commonly used for commercial applications because they are cost-efficient, easy to repair and maintain, and industrial buildings can place HVAC and ventilation systems on top of flat roofs because they require a flat surface. Shopping centers, hospitals, tall buildings for residential or office use, all typically...
The words soffit and fascia are often used in conjunction and sometimes people don’t know which is which. So, what is the soffit and what is the fascia? The soffit part of your roofing system is the covering on the underside of your roof. The...
