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Layering Shingles Over an Existing Roof: Pros, Cons, and What You Need to Know

A roof is a significant investment for most homeowners, and saving money is generally of interest. However, there are some cost-cutting measures that might lessen ...
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How to Handle Pooling or Ponding on a Flat Roof

Pooling or ponding water on flat roofs is a common issue faced by property owners. While flat roofs are designed to be durable and efficient, ...
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Installing Holiday Lights on Your Roof

Decorating your roof with holiday lights can bring a festive glow to your home, but improper techniques can lead to common holiday roof light installation ...
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Understanding Roof Damage from Trees: How Close Is Too Close?

Trees are a valuable part of any landscape, providing shade, improving air quality, and adding natural beauty to our homes. However, when trees are planted ...
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The True Cost of Neglecting Roof Maintenance: 5 Expensive Issues You Can Avoid

Your roof works every day to protect your family, possessions, and the home’s structure itself from the elements. Yet, for many homeowners, it’s easy to ...
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A professional local roofer in Lakeland

Reasons to Hire a Local Roofing Company

A roof is a significant investment for most homeowners, so they want to be certain that they always take the appropriate steps to make it ...
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How to Compare Roofing Estimates

When you need a roof replacement or roof repairs, it can be difficult to know who to hire. Given the importance of your roof and ...
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What Does a Bad Roof Installation Look Like?

Your roof is one of the single most important components of your home, responsible for keeping the inside dry and you and your family safe. ...
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Homeowners consider pros and cons of roof replacement before selling their home

Pros & Cons of Roof Replacement Before Selling Your Home

There are a lot of things to think about when you are preparing your home for sale. One of the most important, yet often overlooked, ...
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Hiring a Roofing Contractor Checklist

At some point, most homeowners will need to hire a roofing contractor – for a roof repair, inspection, or a full roof replacement. Many times, ...
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Tips for Putting Up Christmas Lights on Your Roof

It is that time of year again! The holiday season is just around the corner, and it is time to start putting up your lights. ...
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Pros & Cons of Having Gutters on Your Home

Gutters are used to funnel rain and snow away from your home’s foundation, which helps to protect the home from water damage. It also help ...
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An aerial view of a commercial building with a flat roof in Lakeland

Why do Commercial Buildings Have Flat Roofs?

You may have noticed that many commercial buildings have flat roofs. Did you ever wonder why? What Is a Flat Roof? A flat roof is ...
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A Lakeland roofing expert installing tpo on the roof

Here Is Everything You Need to Know About TPO Roofing

Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) roofing is a type of single-ply roofing membrane composed of a blend of synthetic materials including ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), polyvinyl ...
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A man looking out of a skylight window

What Do You Need to Know Before Installing a Skylight?

Adding a skylight to your home can be a great way to let in natural light and add ventilation. However, it’s important to know what ...
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Residential metal flat roof

Facts About Flat Roofs

When most people think of roofing materials, they generally think of pitched (or sloped) roofs. After all, these are the kind of roofs that are ...
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Self-repairing home damage by a Lakeland homeowner

DIY Roof Repair: Why You Shouldn’t Do It

Every year, thousands of homeowners attempt to repair their own roofs, and every year, many of them end up regretting it. Roof repairs are one ...
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Roof of a historic house

Historic Homes: A Guide to Choosing the Right Roof

If you own a historic home, you know that there are certain challenges that come with maintaining the integrity of the property. One of the ...
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A roofer installing tiles over roof in Lakeland

Roof Over An Existing Roof: What You Need to Know

The roof over your home is, obviously, critical to the safety of you and your family and for the protection of the interior. A roof ...
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Roofers checking tile roofs for patching

Pros and Cons of Patching a Roof vs Replacing

When your roof sustains damage from a weather event or accident, you may need to decide whether you should repair it or replace it. In ...
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Nathan Patterson, owner of SHR

Schedule a Risk-Free Roofing Inspection

Did you know it’s recommended that you get a roof inspected by a professional at least once per year? Our expert contractors can spot issues like cracked tiles, blistering shingles, loose materials or debris, and soft spots on your roof. It’s essential these issues are taken care of promptly to prevent further issues down the road. Let us drop by and check your roof from any unseen problems. Fill out the contact form below to schedule your inspection.