Adding Skylights During Roof Replacement: Cost Now vs Add Later
Adding a skylight to an existing roof costs roughly $1,000–$3,000 per unit when bundled into a full roof replacement, versus […]
HOA-Friendly Roofing: Working with Austin Communities
Getting HOA approved roofing in Austin means matching your community’s architectural guidelines on material, color, and profile before any work
Solar Panel Installation on a New Roof: Timing Your Project
Install solar panels on a new roof, not an aging one. If your roof is more than 10–12 years old
Roof Color Selection: What Looks Best on Austin Homes
For Austin homes, the best roof color for hot climate performance is a light to medium shade: weathered wood, light
Wind Uplift Resistance: Class F vs Class H Shingles for Austin
Class F shingles are rated to 110 mph under ASTM D3161, while Class H shingles are rated to 150 mph
Insurance Discounts for Impact-Resistant Shingles in Texas
A Texas impact resistant shingle insurance discount typically cuts the wind and hail portion of your homeowners premium by 10%
Class 3 vs Class 4 Impact-Resistant Shingles: Hail Coverage Compared
Class 4 impact resistant shingles survive a 2-inch steel ball dropped in lab testing without cracking, while Class 3 shingles
Roof Granule Loss: When to Worry and When to Wait
Some granule loss on shingles is normal: new roofs shed loose granules for the first few months, and a healthy
Pressure Washing Your Roof: Why It’s Risky in Texas
You should not pressure wash a roof in Texas. A standard pressure washer pushes 2,500 to 4,000 PSI, while asphalt
Zinc Strips vs Copper Strips for Algae Prevention
A zinc strip roof and a copper strip roof both fight algae the same way: rain washes trace metal ions