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Repair or Replace Roof: Expert Advice

As shingles age, the asphalt that is their main component becomes more brittle. At some point it is too brittle to do a proper repair.  When that time is can vary a great deal. There is a wide spread…

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Benefits of Tile Roofing

Thinking about replacing your roof or choosing a roof for a new build? If you have room in the budget, tile roofing is worth serious consideration. It offers a distinctive look, outstanding…

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What Is a Standing Seam Metal Roof?

If you want a roof that combines clean modern lines with serious long-term performance, a standing seam metal roof is hard to beat. These systems use long, vertical metal panels that run from the…

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Preparing Your Home for a Roof Replacement

The roof itself will be loud. The vibration travels through every wall in the house. Here's what to take down, move, cover, and arrange before the crew arrives so the install goes smoothly and nothing gets broken.

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How to Patch a Roof

Sealing the hole with caulk is the most common mistake homeowners make. Here is how to find a leak properly, what the right repair actually looks like, and when to stop and call a pro.

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Do I Need Roof Repair or Replacement?

Replacement costs thousands. Repair costs hundreds. Here are the seven factors that should drive the decision, in the order they actually matter.

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Are Impact Resistant Shingles Hail Proof? UL 2218 Explained

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.

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Radiant Barrier TechShield

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.

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Most Common Roof Color

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…

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Shingle Warranty & Roof Lifespan

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…

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Faux Slate Roof

I was asked to inspect a home that was for sale. The roof was being presented as a real slate roof. At first glance, I understood why. It looked like slate from the street. But once I got up close,…

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Steel Roof Overlay Quality

The roof above is one I recently looked at for a potential buyer of this property. It is a stone coated steel roof installed over a cedar shake roof approximately 15 years old located in far North…