Why Should You Replace Old Underlayment?
Our roofing system is one of the most significant investments we’ll ever make for our home since it completes the home’s look while keeping us safe and comfortable against the elements. As such, you’d want your roof to be in great condition for it to perform optimally all year round. To do that, however, you […]
Metal Myths Debunked: Do Metal Roofs Attract Lightning?
Lightning rods are made of metal, so it must mean that metal roofs attract lightning as well, right? Unfortunately, this is a widespread myth. For What Lightning Rods Are Used? First off, lightning rods are intended as a precautionary measure against lightning, not something that attracts them. It channels the current electrical current into the […]
Finding the Right Mix: Composite Shingles’ Advantages
It’s not unusual to make quite a few compromises while shopping for a new roof. To be effective, a roof needs to have a certain combination of qualities. Often, however, roofing materials just excel in one or two areas. If there isn’t a single material that possesses all the ideal qualities in a roof, how […]
Common Problem Areas of Your Roof System
Your roof protects your home from the elements. So, maintaining it regularly is of the utmost importance. Checking certain trouble areas helps you get ahead of issues that may compromise its structural integrity and performance.
How the Summer Heat Affects Flat Roof Systems
The summer season and the heat that it brings can wear flat roof systems down. That said, commercial property owners and facilities managers must lead the way in making sure the tops of buildings are well-maintained. Being aware of the ways the sun affect roofs helps prolong their service life and avoid costly repairs.
Proactive vs. Reactive Maintenance: Which One Is Better?
As your roofing contractors will tell you, it’s important that you conduct proper maintenance on your roof. After all, it’s one of your home’s first line of defense so keeping it in shape can benefit you and your home in the long run. With that in mind, you can perform either reactive and proactive maintenance. […]
How to Prevent Waterproofing Issues in Commercial Properties
Waterproofing commercial properties is very important because it helps preserve the building. If your waterproofing is failing, your property may develop cracks and other structural issues. You can hire roof replacement contractors to help you fix the issues, but it helps to understand how waterproofing works.
Viable Pitch for Homes in Arid Climates
For many homeowners, designing a custom home is the ultimate dream. But the planning and the work that goes into building a home can be quite challenging. There are many facts, figures and features that need to be taken into account by roofing contractors to create a safe and livable home that meets the building standards required […]
Advanced Protection® Shingle Technology for GAF Timberline® Shingles
Not all shingles offered by roofing contractors are made equal. Take GAF Timberline® Lifetime shingles, for example. Compared to other roofing options, our shingles are protected by GAF’s unique Advanced Protection® Shingle Technology. What is this technology, and how can it benefit you? Let Lankford Roofing & Construction LLC discuss its advantages below.
From Mud to Metal: A Crash Course in the Evolution of Roofs
The various roofing systems we use today have come a long way since our ancestors first built theirs out of thatch, mud and animal skin. During those times, roofing contractors literally had no business to exist. Today, roofing materials are commonplace. But, how did modern roofs come to be? In this post, Lankford Roofing and […]
