INFORMATIVE ROOFING ARTICLES

The time has come for a new roof and there’s a decision to make whether to tear off the old asphalt roofing and replace it or add new asphalt roofing over the existing material.

Crumbling, buckling and curling asphalt shingles are a sure sign you need a new roof. (Photo courtesy of Angie's List member Richard S., Madison, Wisconsin)

Making the right decisions about your roof ensures your home's optimal performance and safeguards your peace of mind.

A cool roof is one that has been designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof. Cool roofs can be made of a highly reflective type of paint, a sheet covering, or highly reflective tiles or shingles.

Cool roofs can be a little confusing, since they don't all look the same. A cool roof can be a coating, or a bunch of reflective tiles. It's usually a bright color, but not always white.

Using cool roofs to save energy, address global warming, meet code, and have the coolest project on the block.