I participate in the Amazon affiliate program and may earn commissions from purchases made through links on this page. Introduction I spent years managing a very large portfolio of commercial roofs for a well known roof consultant firm. (Well-known in the industry, it’s not like we were celebrity roof consultants or anything). Our clients included …
Introduction Slate is a natural stone that has been used as a roofing material for centuries. It is prized for its beauty, performance, long service life, and minimal maintenance requirements. Slate roofing has long been considered the finest roofing material available. It’s often found on historic institutional and public buildings, but a slate roof will …
Introduction Metal roofing is a very large category. There are more metal roofing products available than there are for any other type of roofing material. Metal roof panels are made in many different sizes, from many different metals, with many different panel profiles, with many different coatings, for use in many different situations. In this …
This article covers traditional asphalt roll roofing. Introduction There’s an old joke that contractors like to tell: “Good, fast, cheap — you can only pick two!” This is one of those jokes that contains much wisdom and actually expresses a deep, abiding truth about the world. I even saw it on a bumper sticker once. …