ROOFING BLOG

The renovation and restoration of historic homes is becoming a popular alternative to building new for many home buyers. Often times, the cost of the house and the renovation is less expensive than the cost of a new home of a similar size, and historic homes offer...

For many years, roofing contractors in Lafayette, LA have stuck to the tried and true charcoal and black roofing shingles. While they will never go out of style, there is a new trend on the horizon: light colored roofs. Light tan, light grey, light slate blues and...

With hurricane season nearly upon us in South Louisiana, it is important to consider what you would do in the event a storm damages your home. If you’re lucky, a simple roof replacement will suffice to fix damage from the storm. This is where your homeowner’s...

For a lot of homeowners, we notice roof leaks too late. By then the damage is extensive and the price tag expensive. We do not know exactly what to look for, and sometimes it is hard to notice small changes in your own home when you are in and out every day....

When you bite the bullet to invest in a new roof, making sure to hire the right roofing contractor in Lafayette, LA should be first on your list. How do you find an experienced and knowledgeable roofing company? Having a list of questions to ask them when they come to...

Louisiana has historic homes in abundance, ranging from small Acadian-style cottages to spacious Southern estates. For people who own and live in these storied homes, keeping up with the historic look is important while updating the home to modern energy standards and...

When you plan to sell your home, you want to get the most money for it that you can. A new roof can entice potential buyers to make an offer because it means they don’t have to worry about replacing it in the long run, but is it truly necessary? Getting a roofing...

Metal roofs are extremely popular in Louisiana. They offer a traditional look people associate with historic Southern homes, and the nostalgia of hearing rain ping off a metal roof is second to none. But how do you care for them? With the wet Louisiana weather, you’d...

Flat roofs are most commonly used for commercial applications because they are cost-efficient, easy to repair and maintain, and industrial buildings can place HVAC and ventilation systems on top of flat roofs because they require a flat surface. Shopping centers,...