Home Repair Blog http://elbalero.net/blog About Home Decor, Residential Insulation, Shingle Roofs & More! Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:25:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Popular Roofing Materials http://elbalero.net/blog/popular-roofing-materials/ http://elbalero.net/blog/popular-roofing-materials/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:25:42 +0000 drmani http://elbalero.net/blog/?p=35 Continue reading →]]> When it comes to picking roofing materials, there’s a mind numbing array of choices to pick from and that often leaves new home owners confused.

So to help cut through the clutter and zero in on the most popular options, here’s a list of the 5 most popular roofing materials.  See which one best fits your needs.

1. Asphalt Shingle

2. Wood

3. Metal

4. Tile and Cement

5. ?

Learn more about the fifth roofing material – that’s the toughest of them all!

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]]> http://elbalero.net/blog/popular-roofing-materials/feed/ 0 Why You Need a Metal Roof http://elbalero.net/blog/why-you-need-a-metal-roof/ http://elbalero.net/blog/why-you-need-a-metal-roof/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:20:44 +0000 drmani http://elbalero.net/blog/?p=33 Continue reading →]]> Here are 5 good reasons why you should consider getting a metal roof.

Now, I could give you 20.  Or even 50.  But most of those reasons would be too similar to each other, or confuse you more than help.  So I chose to distill down the benefits of metal roofs to the most popular reasons after checking on dozens of home owners who have installed metal roofs.

Here is the short list of good reasons you should consider a metal roof.

1. Investment

2. Longevity

3. Beauty

4. Energy Efficiency

5. ?

Learn more about them here – metal roof advantages

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Components of Your New Roof

1. Roof coverings
2. Sheathing
3. Scaffolding or Roof Structure
4. Flashing
5. Draining

Be sure you’re fully informed about installing your new roof.  If you still aren’t sure, read this informative piece on new roof construction.

 

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