3 Advantages of Working With a GAF Master Elite® Roofer

Replacing your old, possibly drafty roof is a big home investment. A new roof does not only help boost your property’s curb appeal, but can also potentially increase your energy savings in the future. Roof replacement is a process that requires a lot of time and energy. To make the most of your planned project, you need to hire an experienced roofing contractor. In this way, you can be confident that you will be provided with the highest quality and most efficient services that you need.

New Construction Roofing: All You Need to Know

New construction is the process of building a new commercial property or home. When taking on this particular type of project, you will encounter several significant and large-scale decision-making steps. One of the important factions of the entire process is building the roof. New construction roofing is vastly different from the often tackled roof repairs or replacements. In fact, the new roof process places heavy emphasis on its first stages of planning and designing. Here are other key points to consider.

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Questions to Ask Before Buying New Gutters

There’s much more to gutter systems than what you see while standing on the ground. If you are in the market for a replacement, you have to consider not only the price, but also the material, style and maintenance requirements. For you to make an informed decision, you need to ask questions, including the following:

Things to Consider When Combining Two Siding Materials

When it comes to siding replacement, many homeowners choose only one siding material, whether it’s wood, vinyl or fiber cement. While that may be enough to define the character of the home’s exterior, using more than one material can take the curb appeal to a whole new level. If done right, combining two siding materials can add more visual interest to a home’s facade.

Why Your Roof Needs a Quality Roofing Underlayment

Our homes can never have enough protection. The roof underlayment, mostly invisible to an onlooker, is an added barrier or cushion that is installed directly onto the roof deck as an extra layer of protection. It is applied before the shingles are installed.

Here’s Why You Should Replace Your Roof This Spring

While roof replacement can be done at any time of the year, it’s always a good idea to do it during spring. Here are some good reasons why.

A Look at the Benefits of Vinyl Siding

Modern-day vinyl siding has a lot of advantages over other types of siding. This kind of siding works best with both an older home or a new construction, and will offer the same benefits to everyone who uses it on their exteriors.

4 Gutter Installation Mistakes You Need to Avoid

Your gutters help protect your home from serious damage by directing rainwater away–but not when they’re already old and failing. Now is the best time to invest in gutter installation, a complicated project that will require careful planning. To ensure a smoother process, make sure to avoid some common mistakes. Thompson Roofing and Construction, your premier gutter and roofing contractor, lists some of them here. (more…)

Roof Emergency Q & A: What You Need to Know

Roofing systems sustain damage over time–after all, they are exposed to the harshest weather conditions all year round. The question, however, is how do you differentiate normal wear and tear to an actual roofing emergency? Thompson Roofing and Construction, your premier roofing and siding expert, answers that in this handy Q & A. (more…)

Why Should You Invest in a Standing Seam Metal Roof?

Back in the day, standing seam metal roofing was mainly used in commercial and agricultural structures. However, today, it’s growing more popular in residential properties. They aren’t only durable and aesthetically pleasing, but they are also beneficial to the environment. (more…)