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Choosing the Most Durable Roofing Option for Your Home

Choosing the Most Durable Roofing Option for Your Home

When selecting a roofing material for your home, durability is undoubtedly one of the most important factors. A long-lasting and sturdy roof is crucial in protecting your property, keeping your loved ones safe and dry, and saving you money on costly repairs.

In this article, we’ll look closer at the most durable roofing options available today, their benefits and drawbacks, and what factors to consider before making your final decision.

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10 Popular Roofing Styles

10 Popular Roofing Styles

A roof is a very special part of your home. When deciding on building or purchasing a new home, you might want to consider what type of roof you’d need or just like. There are many different roofing styles. In this article, we’ll focus on 10 popular roofing styles. Hopefully, you can find one you like. Read more “10 Popular Roofing Styles”

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Roof Repair – Knowing When to Repair and When to Replace

Roof Repair – Knowing When to Repair and When to Replace

One of the most difficult things to know about roofs is when to repair or when to replace them. Roof repair can often take care of the issue; but, there are some times when it’s worth it to just go ahead and replace the entire roof instead. In this article, we’ll help you differentiate when it’s time to repair or time to replace. Hopefully, our tips will provide you with some insight as to what to do with your roof and when to do it.

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How Do I Know My Roof is Damaged after a Storm?

How Do I Know My Roof is Damaged after a Storm?

Although Austin hasn’t seen much hail or even thunderstorms yet this summer, it’s a good idea to find out if your roof is damaged especially after a storm. Your roof can be damaged by not just rain or hall but also high winds. We give you some tips for inspecting your roof after a storm to check for damage.

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What Is a Green Roof?

What Is a Green Roof?

A green roof is also known as a living roof. It’s a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation such as plants. They are planted over a waterproof membrane. A green roof is not something we necessarily do — yet, but we are interested in the concept and wanted to share it with you.

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What’s a Cool Roof and Why Do You Want One?

What’s a Cool Roof and Why Do You Want One?

According to the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC), “a cool roof is one that strongly reflects sunlight and also cools itself by efficiently emitting radiation to its surroundings.”  The roof stays cooler and keeps heat from being conducted below so the whole house stays cooler. The CRRC estimates that having a cool roof can save homeowners between 7 to 15% of their energy cooling costs. Cool roof materials also cost close to what regular roofing materials do, so installing one won’t be more of a financial burden than a full roof installation would be.

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Roof Hail Damage in Austin

Roof Hail Damage in Austin

Here in Texas, we don’t have very much hail.  Because of this, many homeowners let their guard down when it come to their home’s roofing.  The best defense against roof-damaging hail is having a strong, high-quality roof to begin with.  You never know when the next heaping helping of hail is heading our way.

The Right Roofing Company for Hail Damage

When a hail storm comes through, you have to be positive you get the right roofing company out there. 21st Century Texas has countless years of experience dealing with roof hail damage in the Austin and Central Texas region. Contact our experienced professionals to get started with fixing or inspecting your roof damage.

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How To: Repairing Wind Damaged Shingles

How To: Repairing Wind Damaged Shingles

Roof shingles are highly durable but are prone to damage from weather. In cases of high wind, the corners of shingles can easily curl and start to peel away from the roof. Cracked or missing shingles can cause leaks and the hardest part of repairing this kind of damage is locating it.  Any damage or signs of wear call for immediate action to keep water from seeping under the shingles and rotting the wood beneath. Ignoring a problem – even what appears to be a small one – will cause the need to reroof and add hundreds of dollars to the cost of a roof. Read more “How To: Repairing Wind Damaged Shingles”