BB Roofing Blog
Spring is here and that means there is potential for storms. Storms can have strong winds, hail and heavy rains. These elements can cause damage to your siding. It’s easy to spot obvious damage, like a leaking roof or fallen tree. But what you may not realize is that the roof and tree weren’t the…
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Spring is here and with that comes the spring showers. In the Midwest this can mean severe weather like tornadoes, hail, lightning and strong winds which all leads to storm damage to your roof. After the storm has passed it is important to act quickly. You’ll want to check your home for damage including your…
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Windows account for about 30% of your home’s energy loss, so picking an energy efficient window can significantly reduce your costs for heating and cooling your home. When considering an energy efficient window for your home you need to understand what to look for and there are four main areas to focus. Low-E Glass: windows…
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One of the most significant reasons why apartment buildings have flat roofs has to do with cost. A building with a flat roof is cheaper to build than one with a sloped or conventional roof. Flat roofs use less framing material, no shingles, tiles or shake … Plus, less labor! This can add up to…
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A flat roof is not designed with a clear path for water to run off quickly like with steep-sloped roofs. This can allow moisture to collect on the surface of the roof. Therefore, allowing them to be more prone to leak. As you can imagine, drainage is the biggest drawback to a roof that is…
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When trying to make a choice about whether to start with a new roof or siding, the bottom line is to minimize any potential damage during construction. First decide if you need to replace or repair the roof. If you are planning on replacing your entire roof, you may want to make sure the replacement…
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It’s really nice to get a thank you from our customers. It’s nice to hear we’ve made an impact on your lives. But we want you to know too, that you’ve made an impact on ours by writing such nice thanks about us. For example, we heard from Krystal after we worked on her roof.…
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If you are looking to construct a new home and aren’t sure which roof style you should pick. Here are six designs and roof styles to think about. Gable Two slopes that form a ridge. This roof is ideal for homes in cold weather climates and a relatively affordable style of roof to build and…
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from BB Roofing! This holiday season make sure your roof stays in good shape for St Nick’s visits. Hire an expert roofing contractor to inspect the roof thoroughly. A roofing inspector will inspect every inch of your roof from top to bottom, around chimneys and sky lights and in…
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When it comes to your roof claim, your home insurance policy has a number of grounds for replacement. But not all policies provide the same level of coverage and some companies are more flexible about their claims than others. The best way to win a roof claim is to understand your policy and what it…
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