Recap: “Picture this: A person arrives home everyday to a warm, secure building that protects everything they love and everything they own. They sit down to dinner, watch a little television and maybe head to bed early. In the middle of the night they wake up to find the roof of their home has vanished! …
Most Common Causes of Roof Issues – and How to Avoid Them! Part 2: Outside Influences Read More »
Picture this: A person arrives home everyday to a warm, secure building that protects everything they love and everything they own. They sit down to dinner, watch a little television and maybe head to bed early. In the middle of the night they wake up to find the roof of their home has vanished! How …
Most Common Causes of Roof Issues – and How to Avoid Them! Part 1: Improper Installation Read More »
Have you ever looked at your old, worn-out, leaky roof and thought it could be so much more efficient – if only the house or building wasn’t so old? Retrofitting a green, energy-efficient roof to an old structure may seem like a large project, but the truth is most materials can be fit to any …
Energy-Efficient Roofs – Retrofit to an Old Structure Read More »
Have you ever had a roofing salesman in your home start discussing “designer” or “luxury” shingles for your new roof and wondered what in the world they were talking about? Read on to find out!
For those of you just joining us, our Thursday blog usually focuses on Holmes on Homes, a show that goes into homes where contracting or construction work has been done poorly and corrects the issues that the poor work has created. Mr. Holmes is a general contractor from Canada with years of experience in construction. …
Last Thursday’s blog introduced Holmes on Homes, a show that goes into homes where contracting or construction work has been done poorly and corrects the issues that the poor work has created. Holmes is a general contractor from Canada with years of experience in construction. He hates to see a contractor leave a customer with …
Social media is a big part of how people network these days – and Lone-Star Roof Systems is moving forward with our networking too. We are on Pinterest! For those who aren’t yet aware of Pinterest, it is a membership-based site much like Facebook or Twitter, but Pinterest is all about pictures! We pin pictures of …
Contracts are confusing and sometimes scary things. Often, modern contracts will befuddle even the most levelheaded of shoppers. But it is important to keep in mind that contracts were originally made to protect the consumer, and they still serve that purpose today.
Buying and maintaining a home can be a scary proposition, especially for first-timers, but with a little preparation you can be on top of the process and buy with confidence. When buying a home it is always important to insist on a total-home inspection – and most buyers won’t pay for a house until they have …
In previous blogs we have talked about the beauty and durability of tile roofs for many types of homeowners. But what about the expense? It is true that these roof tiles can be much more expensive than a traditional shingle-style roof. However, in this context annuitized means that the price per year of such a …
Annuitized Tile Roofs – A Look at Expense and Value Read More »
Tile roofs are commonly known for their natural-looking beauty, but what may not be commonly known is tile roofing is an ancient practice dating back thousands and thousands of years. Around 5,000 years ago, ancient records show that the Chinese began creating clay roofing tiles. Also around that time, flat earthenware roof tiles were also …
Go Green! Did you know you can get a tax credit for window replacement, exterior door replacement, new skylights, and new roofing material? The only catch is that the product you choose must be ENERGY STAR qualified, meaning it meets the government’s guidelines for being energy efficient, and it must exist in the owner’s primary …