10 Best of Brady's Blog
By Dymon BradyOver the last week, we have completely organized our past articles. Including this one, we have published 58 articles containing quality roofing information! I wanted to provide an article highlighting our most useful and popular articles. Here's our top 10:
10. How to Clean and Preserve Your Wood Shakes and Shingles
Wood shakes are beautiful on a roof, but they require a lot of upkeep and can even be damaged if they are cleaned too aggressively. This guide helps homeowners to know how to clean their wood shakes and shingles correctly.
9. Chimney Caps
A beautiful addition to any home, our chimney caps are custom designed and fabricated just for you and your style. See if a chimney cap is right for you!
8. TPO Snow Fence
If you have had problems with heavy snow sliding off of your TPO roof, we have finally presented the solution for you. An incredibly unique and professional option, these TPO snow fences are designed to blend in and keep the snow away from people and objects below.
7. Health Risks of PVC Membranes
Learn why we have stopped installing PVC membrane years ago. Discover health risks, studies, and alternatives to PVC.
6. Installing TPO over a Metal Roofing: Increasing Energy Efficiency
This article covers a unique roofing job in which we installed TPO membrane over a metal roof with flute fillers. This has increased the R-value and the energy efficiency of the roof.
5. Do I Need to Remove My Old Shingles, or Can I Roof Over the Top?
Many people wonder if they can save some money by simply shingling over their old shingles. This article will help determine how to save you the most money over the long run.
4. Is My Gutter Leaking, or is it My Roof?
If you spot water leaking from your eaves, this article can help you determine whether to call a roofing contractor or a gutter contractor.
3. A Comprehensive Guide to Shingle Quality and Selection
This is perhaps one of our most useful articles for homeowners looking to install a new roof on their home. We explore options such as shingle style, warranties, expected life, etc. Do you know what shingle you want to install, but can't decide on a color? Check out How to Choose a Shingle Color.
2. Understanding Your Roofing Contract
Do you currently have a stack of roofing bids and contracts to look through? Because each contractor has a different style, you may feel as if you are comparing apples and oranges. This article will help you understand which bid is offering you the best value.
1. Should I Convert My Flat Roof to a Pitched Roof
With over 4500 views in the last year alone, this is by far our most popular article we have written. If you are a home or building owner of a flat roof with more problems than benefits, this article will help you explore your options.
Do you have a roofing question that has not been answered in our blogs? Send an email to me at dbrady@bradyroofing.net and I will try to answer your questions! Also look through our Commercial Article Archive or our Residential Article Archive, or even find articles by category here. Thank you for reading.