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No shingle is hail-proof. UL 2218 Class 4 is the highest tier of impact resistance, tested by dropping steel balls. Here is what the test actually proves and how IR shingles really perform.
Asphalt is the main waterproofing ingredient for many roofing materials including modified bitumen, felt, and the majority of shingle products. Asphalt is a black sticky semi-solid form of…
What is radiant barrier and do you need it? What is TechShield? Does Bert Roofing install these products? He is our frequently asked questions on this and related topics.
A 2-by-4 measures 1.5 by 3.5 inches. Thirty-pound felt does not weigh thirty pounds. Why building-product names can mislead, and what to specify on a roofing contract instead.
The photo above is a typical North Dallas neighborhood with most of the homes built in the early 1980s. You can easily see that the gray tone dominates. This roof color is commonly called…
Thanks, Pete Delkus for keeping us informed. The supercell hit McKinney and moved North East. Per the Storm Prediction Center, 1.5-inch hail hit the McKinney area which is approximately ping-pong…
Shingle warranty and a normal roof lifespan are not the same. Normal lifespan would be defined as useful life not impacted by an abnormal life-shortening event such as hail damage. A roof normally…
Earlier today, the North Texas Roofing Contractors Association announced Dallas based Bert Roofing Inc. as a 2013 Winner of a “Golden Hammer Award” for “Outstanding Residential Project” in 2013. This…
We recently attended training at Wholesaler Southern Shingles in Coppell TX. The session was taught by Jake Landry of GAF. Jake is with GAF's C.A.R.E (center for the advancement of roofing…
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Earlier this summer we received an invitation from Chuck Arista, our long-time Elk factory representative now with Roofing Supply Group (RSG) of Dallas, to attend demonstration and training for…
Texas has a clear rule: the person fixing your roof is not the person who should negotiate your insurance claim. State law separates roofing contractors from insurance adjusters to prevent conflicts…