Wouldn’t it be great if your shingle roof would last forever? Well like most things, shingles will age. If you want a longer lasting roofing material (2/3X longer), look into installing metal or tile. Not all shingles age similarly. In order to evaluate the life of your shingles, check the manufacturer’s warranty. The manufacturer’s warranty […]
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10 Popular Roof Leak Locations Roof leaks always tend to show up when you are least prepared for them. Next time your roof is dripping, you’ll be familiar with 10 common spots to check when searching for the source. 1. Shingles: Leaks will often times originate from the shingle itself. Whether it is cracked, missing
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Wildfires have been rampantly burning across Texas for the past week. The tropical storms first brought wind, and with the wind came fire. Over one thousand homes in Texas have already been destroyed from the wildfires. Many of the fires are not contained, so it’s predicted that even more homes will be ruined in the
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With the recent tropical storms, wind has become a topic of concern. Wind is one of Mother Nature’s inevitable forces, so it’s important to be prepared. Equipping your home with proper roofing materials and performing regular maintenance on your roof is the easiest way to thwart wind damage. In the case that damage is inflicted,
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Composition Shingles Composition shingles are the best option if you are looking for an attractive look at an affordable price. The two most common residential roofing materials are asphalt shingles and metal roof panels. As discussed in previous blogs, there are pros and cons to both. Metal roofs are considerably more expensive – about 30%
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Water Test Leaky roofs cause Americans grief every year. Damage ranges from stains on the ceiling, to electrical outages, to structural collapse of the roof. When a roof leak is noticed, it is best to test where the leak is originating. Here at Lone-Star Roof Systems, LP., we locate the origin of the leak through
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