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Hurricanes: Protect Your Roof

With Hurricane Earl buffeting the Caribbean, it’s a good time to consider protection for your roof against hurricanes. Read More

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Effort Low 1 day (inspect roof)
Investment Med $175 (roof inspector)
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A garden roof has plants growing where you'd find shingles

Green Roofs: A Guide to the Options

Environmentally friendly roofing choices can save you money on heating and cooling costs and benefit your entire neighborhood. Read More

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Save Money Low $56/yr (cool roof)
Value Added Med $13,100
Effort High 2 days-2 wks to install
Investment High $19,700
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Slate roofing is best suited to steep roofs

Roofing: A Guide to the Options

A roof replacement is one of the biggest financial commitments a homeowner will make, so here’s a guide to roofing materials that will help you spend your money wisely. Read More

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Value Added Med $12,500-$23,700
Effort High 2 days - 2 wks to install
Investment High $19,700-$37,350
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Composition shingles on residential roof

Roofing: Repair or Replace?

Deciding whether to repair or replace roofing is largely an exercise in timing—you don’t want to reroof too soon and waste money, but you don’t want to wait too long either. Read More

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Value Added Med $12,500-$23,700
Effort High 2 days - 2 wks to install
Investment High $19,700-$37,350
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