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Buying a new roof is a lot like buying a new home. It’s one of the most expensive upgrades you can invest in—so you better make sure it’s worth the money! When buying a new house, you’re often told that the place was recently renovated, with brand new appliances,...

Here are the 5 reasons Asphalt Shingles are an amazing roofing option: Looking for a professional and reliable roofing company to install Asphalt Shingles on your roof? Contact James Kate Roofing.

When we think “green”, we imagine recyclable bags, clean energy and hybrid cars. The last thought on our minds, however, is a sustainable roof. If you take a moment to think about it, however, the idea of an eco-friendly roof isn’t all that strange, seeing as...

Imagine sitting close to a burning furnace, with heat radiating across the surface of your skin. The image can be soothing or suffocating, depending on three major variables: weather, physical proximity to the heat, and ventilation. It’s the amalgamation of these that...

What is Hot Mop Roofing? In the past, most commercial buildings and other flat-top structures including homes, were topped with tar and gravel roofing. It’s also called hot mop roofing or built-up roofing, because of the techniques used. A...

Buying a new house can be a dream or a nightmare, depending on your housing knowledge and general awareness when it comes to property investment. Indeed, one of the major mistakes that homeowners make when buying a new house is not taking into account structural...

How much do you think you’d save on roof replacement if you simply spent a little bit on maintenance? According to HomeAdvisor’s 2017 True Cost Report, a rising number of Americans seem to think the answer is “a lot”. Indeed, this is why we’ve witnessed a 60%...

Who doesn’t love a cool shower on a hot afternoon? Feeling rejuvenated after taking a dip in a tub of cold, calming water, you wash away your worries, ready to take on the next order of the day. Now, your roof may not be a person—but believe us when we say, it...

There are some things in life you simply can’t prepare for. Storms aren’t one of them. Living in the 21st century, we have the tools and resources to gear up for some of the greatest (and most absurd) calamities that the human mind can possibly conceive: climate...