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26 Oct Dealing With Commercial Roof Blisters

Posted at 09:26h in Roofing

There’s a multitude of complications that can arise during the course of your roofing system’s life span. Once such problem is roof blisters. A roof blister is a raised area where the roof loses adhesion. This area can fill up with air or water to form a blister – which looks like a bubble on your roof. If left untreated, a blister can grow exponentially and let moisture into your home. Then, the problem gets worse, needing more serious repairs and possibly even a full-on replacement.

19 Oct The 4 Best Residential Roofing Materials

Posted at 09:22h in Roofing

Universal Roof and Contracting has long helped Florida homeowners with their roofing needs. Consistently, we strive to provide superior personal service, professional workmanship and quality materials. As such, we have worked with all manner of roofing types and have consequently learned which types work best for Florida weather.

12 Oct Common Metal Roof Myths Debunked

Posted at 09:56h in Roofing

For many years, metal roofs have been linked with industrial buildings and barns. They were a less popular choice for residential roofing. Today, however, metal roofs are starting to gain popularity in the residential sector. Nonetheless, there are still a lot of misconceptions about them. Universal Roof and Contracting discusses and debunks some of the most common myths.

26 Sep How Proper Ventilation Helps Your Roof

Posted at 09:22h in Roofing

Planning a roof replacement ahead of time can save you money and effort, but preventing the need for it saves you even more. This can be made possible thanks to several factors that affect a roof’s longevity, which includes improving roof ventilation. Here’s how it can help.

20 Sep Why You Should Keep Your Flashing in Good Condition

Posted at 09:11h in Roofing

Having a proper residential roof installation means getting flashing installed. These are metal sheets designed to cover intersections on your roof. Flashings are placed around your chimney as well as on your roof’s valleys and vents. A common roofing problem is when they get damaged. Here’s why your flashings play an important role and why you need to maintain them.

24 Aug The Importance of Roofing Tear-Off During Roof Replacement

Posted at 09:50h in Roofing

During your roof replacement planning, you will be asked by at least one roofer if you want to install the new roof over the old one. While this can result in some savings from the tear-off and disposal costs, we recommend having the old roof removed and replaced entirely with a new one. Here’s why this is important.

22 Aug Solutions to Common Commercial Roofing Problems

Posted at 09:18h in Roofing

Commercial roofs are constantly exposed to the elements, even more so than their residential counterparts. So, it is normal for a commercial roof to develop problems over its life span. What’s important is that you take appropriate action, including commercial flat roof repair, once any of the following problems become apparent.

20 Aug Asphalt Shingles vs. Cedar Shakes: 5 Features to Consider

Posted at 09:43h in Roofing

Two of the most popular choices for residential roof installation are cedar shakes and asphalt shingles. Both are excellent roofing options with unique benefits. If you can’t decide which roofing option to choose, maybe our list of features can help.

16 Aug The Different Kinds of Attic Insulation Material

Posted at 09:38h in Roofing

Attic insulation is an important part of today’s roofing as it helps reduce the heat absorbed by your roof. The right kind of insulation makes the roof less susceptible to the bad effects of trapped heat. It also helps reduce indoor cooling requirements, which leads to energy savings. As one of the leading licensed roofers in Central Florida, Universal Roof and Contracting shares with you the different types of attic insulation material.

25 Jul Learn About the Tools That Roofers Use on Your Home

Posted at 09:57h in Roofing

Being aware of the tools used by roofers isn’t necessary, but it certainly gives you a greater understanding of how the professionals get the job done, especially if it's a major project like roof replacement. In this post, Universal Roof and Contracting discusses the essentials:

26 Oct Dealing With Commercial Roof Blisters

19 Oct The 4 Best Residential Roofing Materials

12 Oct Common Metal Roof Myths Debunked

26 Sep How Proper Ventilation Helps Your Roof

20 Sep Why You Should Keep Your Flashing in Good Condition

24 Aug The Importance of Roofing Tear-Off During Roof Replacement

22 Aug Solutions to Common Commercial Roofing Problems

20 Aug Asphalt Shingles vs. Cedar Shakes: 5 Features to Consider

16 Aug The Different Kinds of Attic Insulation Material

25 Jul Learn About the Tools That Roofers Use on Your Home

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