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The 2012 Builder Brand Use Study Ranks GAF Asphalt Shingles #1 in Quality
March 27, 2012 | 
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North America’s biggest roofing manufacturer, GAF, finished in first place for “quality” in the Annual Builder Brand Use Study. Read the rest of this entry »
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Comments ClosedHow to Avoid Disaster When Maintaining Your Roof
As if homeowners didn't already have enough to worry about – foreclosures, crazy winter weather, etc. – we also need to consider the perils that come hand-in-hand with maintaining clean, safe, non-leaky roofs. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Other How To's & Tips, Roofing | Tags: debris, disaster, leaks, maintenance, roofing | No Comments »Is Solar Technology Worthless During the Cold, Dark Winter?
Are solar panels effective during the winter months? You might intuitively be led to believe that, because winter months are colder, solar panels won’t get as much “energy,” and thus will not be able to heat your home or run your property effectively. Read the rest of this entry »
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How to Check Your Roof for Leaks before the Rainy Season
Whether you expect monsoon-like thunderstorms to drench your home, condominium, or business, or you expect relatively light rainfall but worry because you live in an older home, you want a systematic way to check your roof for leaks before all the action begins. Read the rest of this entry »
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Avoiding Roofing Disasters
Avoiding Roofing Disasters | Century Roof and Solar & GAF Segment of Designing SpacesNorthern California's leading roofing and solar company Century Roof and Solar's owner Tony Diaz and GAF bring you this video segment from Designing Spaces. "Avoiding Roofing Disasters." Read the rest of this entry »
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Solar Energy: The Next Standard Energy Source?
Since the 1970s – and perhaps well before – many pundits have proclaimed that a Golden Age of solar energy was “just around the corner.” Soon, they promised, solar would replace more polluting energy sources, such as coal and natural gas. In the decades since solar’s first “big promise,” the technology has seen its ups and downs. At this point, consumers are significantly confused. Where is solar at? Will the fabled solar energy revolution ever arrive? If so, when? Read the rest of this entry »
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Three Big Concerns for Homeowners Who are Considering Re-Roofing
Whether you're about to embark on a major remodeling project that could take many months and require the services of multiple contractors; or you simply want to repair a roof that got damaged during a recent windstorm, you likely harbor worries about the process. Below, we discuss three of the biggest homeowner concerns:
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Posted in Roofing | Tags: bay area, blog, diy, fix, hayward, home, home improvement, homeowners, how to, light weight, re-roof, remodeling, repair, roof, roofing, solar, tiles | Comments ClosedThe Increasing Trend Of Skylights And Sun Tubes – See Why It Would Be a Nice Fit For Your Home.
Skylights and so-called “sun tubes” are becoming increasingly popular – not just among cutting-edge architects but also among “rank and file” building designers and homeowners. What’s changed about our collective attitude towards these features?1. First of all, skylights and sun tubes can help you save on electricity bills. Read the rest of this entry »