Roof Education

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Termite Shield

A termite shield is a type of flashing that prevents termites from traveling up masonry [...]
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Choosing Between Clay and Concrete Roof Tiles post thumbnail

Choosing Between Clay and Concrete Roof Tiles

People who are fans of Southwest and Mediterranean buildings find clay and concrete roof tiles [...]
George Beltran
Standing Seam Metal Roofing Vs. Exposed Fastener Metal Roofing post thumbnail

Standing Seam Metal Roofing Vs. Exposed Fastener Metal Roofing

Almost any building style can benefit from either an exposed fastener metal roofing roof or [...]
George Beltran
5 Common Ways Roofers Cut Corners to Save Time and Money When Installing a New Roof post thumbnail

5 Common Ways Roofers Cut Corners to Save Time and Money When Installing a New Roof

Below is a list of 5 very common ways roofers cut corners to save time [...]
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Saltbox Roof | History, Uses, Pros, and Cons post thumbnail

Saltbox Roof | History, Uses, Pros, and Cons

A saltbox roof is a gable roof that ends at different heights. More often than [...]
George Beltran
Sawtooth Roof | History, Uses, Pros, and Cons post thumbnail

Sawtooth Roof | History, Uses, Pros, and Cons

A sawtooth roof has an order of ridges with different slants on either side. The [...]
George Beltran
Gambrel Roof | History, Types, Uses, Pros, and Cons post thumbnail

Gambrel Roof | History, Types, Uses, Pros, and Cons

A gambrel roof, sometimes just called a “gambrel,” is a two-sided roof with two slopes [...]
George Beltran
Clerestory Roof | History, Uses, Pros, and Cons post thumbnail

Clerestory Roof | History, Uses, Pros, and Cons

A clerestory is an upper-story window wall or gable that extends from the ceiling to [...]
George Beltran
Skillion Roof | History, Types, Uses, Pros, and Cons post thumbnail

Skillion Roof | History, Types, Uses, Pros, and Cons

A skillion roof has a single flat surface and a steep pitch. Another name for [...]
George Beltran
Pyramid Roof Design | History, Uses, Pros, and Cons post thumbnail

Pyramid Roof Design | History, Uses, Pros, and Cons

A pyramid roof design is a variant of the hip roof. It has four triangle-shaped [...]
George Beltran