Roofs are one of the last places many of us think about when performing maintenance on our homes or businesses. It makes sense. They do all the hard work quietly in the background without asking for much attention. Of course, until they do. Then, you’ve got big problems. Big, expensive problems. Add hurricane season into
Hurricane season is a part of life for most Louisiana residents. High winds, frequent weather updates and a lot of “wait and see” mark this time of year. Once you’ve experienced a handful of seasons as a homeowner, you may be ready to let your guard down. Think again. Unless you want a damaged, leaky
The wintertime is always unpredictable, especially in our area, and just when you think it’s going to be an easy one, you may find that it was much more trying than the year before. A breath of fresh air is on the way as spring often comes quickly and hides right around the corner. Before
Thankfully, with the appearance of the azalea buds, we know that spring is starting to creep up right around the corner. Although it may come as a surprise to some, the year is already flying by and what that means for you as a homeowner is that it is time to check on your roof.
Building practices are constantly evolving, especially with respect to roofs. As the cost of energy continues to rise, many homeowners and business owners are realizing how much money they can save by having energy-efficient roofs. If you’re a person that’s been saddled by high energy bills, then perhaps you’d like to know a little bit
Although not as common as it once was, slate is still used as a roofing material for many new homes, and it is still present throughout the New Orleans area as a beautiful complement to many of our historical buildings. As a roofing material, slate actually has a fairly interesting history. So, we thought we’d
The days are getting shorter and you know that winter is just around the corner, so it’s time that you start thinking about the roof above your business. When winter is coming, you need to start winter prep for your commercial roof. Even though we’re fortunate enough in Louisiana not to have to deal with
Sheet metal is a very popular material used in the construction of a wide range of different applications. The thin flat sheets are typically aluminum, brass, tin, nickel, or steel, but copper is starting to become one of the most sought after options available thanks to the quality, durability, and aesthetics it can offer. The
While you might not think very often about the roof that’s over your head, it’s perhaps the most important part of the building that you’re in. It’s designed to keep the elements out, and everything within the building protected. But, because you might not often think about your roof, you might not also be considering
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