Ice, Ice (and Water) Baby Bet you never thought your roof could have so many moving parts, right? Well, they do and we’re here today to discuss ice and water…

No Flash in the Pan Keeping water from entering your home at any point is critical. That’s why the roofing gods created roof flashing. This important invention is actually thin…

Starter Shingles? Like Training Wheels On a Bike? So you’ve heard of shingles, but what in the world are starter shingles? You might be wondering if they’re like training wheels…

What is it, exactly? As the name implies, a drip edge is an edge—metal flashing— that sits at the edge of your roof to control the water flow and keep…

Your Roof Needs Some Underwear Pardon our familiarity, but we’re talking about your roof’s underlayment—what’s between your shingles and roof decking. This material is installed underneath your shingles but right on…

Understanding every inch of your roof might seem a bit daunting. However, it makes sense to at least have a high-level handle on the major moving parts if something goes…

Hardie® Board, named for James Hardie, is one of the most popular exteriors you can have on your house. Wood fiber and cement are the two primary materials it’s made…

When a good ‘ole Texas thunderstorm hits your home or business, you want to know your gutters are working well. If not, your landscaping may fall victim. Eventually, the residual…