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Why It Pays to Find a Good Roofer Before You Need One

Roof maintenance can often be overlooked until a crisis strikes. However, taking a proactive approach and establishing a relationship with a good roofer before an emergency can provide significant benefits. Not only does this strategy contribute to the longevity of your roof, but it also offers peace of mind, and it can save you time …

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Why You Should Choose GAF for Your Next Roofing Project

GAF is the premier choice for homeowners looking for quality roofing systems. In this blog post, iRestore Stl discusses why a high-quality roofing system is essential and shares the benefits of choosing GAF for your roof replacement project.

4 Flashing Installation Errors That Can Put the Roof at Risk

Flashing is the metal strips that protect breaks in the roofing plane like valleys and joints, and where the roof connects with a wall or chimney. The installation process has little room for mistakes as improperly installed flashing may do more harm than good to a roof.

Your Roof and How It Helps You Save Energy

Homeowners expect their roofing system to provide reliable weather protection – which it does – but did you know that it can also help you keep your energy costs down? Here are the ways your roofing system can help you save energy.

How to Protect Your Garden During Roofing Projects

The success of your project is of utmost priority, whether you’re calling a roofer for an emergency repair or roofing upgrade. But more often than not, homeowners tend to overlook their landscaping when preparing their homes for roof work. That’s why excessive clutter and damage may occur in the area.

3 Fun and Creative Ways to Reuse Old Roofing Materials

If your existing roof has already reached the end of their service life, the only thing left to do is to have it replaced. But before your contractor readies the old roofing material for disposal, ask if you can take the pieces instead. There are actually quite a few ways to reuse them, which not …

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Components of a Properly Installed Asphalt Shingle Roof

Proper installation is key to the longevity and weather performance of an asphalt shingle roof. Without it, you can expect various problems to manifest throughout its lifetime, including structural damage and costlier roof work. But how do you determine if your residential roofing system is built the right way using the correct materials and installation techniques? Here …

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5 Roof Maintenance Myths Debunked

With so many online resources for roofing advice and information, it’s not surprising that certain fallacies have also been seen on these sites. This makes it difficult to distinguish between beneficial advice from roofers and deceptive information from non-roofers while searching online.

The Difference Between Roof Rafters and Trusses

Your roof won’t be able to do its job of protecting your home from the elements without structural support, of which there are two types: rafters and trusses.

Warning Signs Your Roof Has a Leak

Roof leaks need to be fixed as soon as possible. Otherwise, moisture damage can easily affect other parts of your home and complicate what should have been straightforward repairs. That’s why it’s important for homeowners to at least have a basic understanding of the warning signs of roof leaks.