Roofing Tips & Insights

Roofing: It’s not an estimate, it’s an interview “You’re not inviting contractors to give an estimate, you’re inviting them to distinguish themselves…

Chimneys & Crickets scope, details, how to create, needed materials 1507.2. A cricket or saddle shall be installed on the ridge side…

“You’re not inviting contractors to give an estimate, you’re inviting them to distinguish themselves by excelling at an interview,” so says Justin…

What is a Type B Gas vent? It’s name comes from the use of  class B parts          (masonry chimneys are class A).…

Soil stack, plumbing vent, vent boot, pipe boot jack, PVF. At Real Good Roofing, we refer to them as ‘soil pipes’. The…

Attic ventilation is a key component of all shingle roofing systems. Proper attic ventilation extends the life of a roof and reduces…

If you’ve seen a bright white roof, then you may be familiar with TPO roofing. As one of the most common roof…

The index is based on Waffle House’s reputation for having good disaster preparedness and staying open during extreme weather or reopening quickly…

One 4′ x 8′ sheet of 7/16″ O.S.B. (ORIENTED STRAND BOARD), weighs 47 lbs. One 4′ x 8′ sheet is equal to…

A new roof for your home can cost as much as a fun family vacation, a sporty second-hand roadster or an expensive…

The 2ndlaw of thermodynamics is a simple rule, that defines how heat, air, and moisture move. What it means in terms of…

JANUARY 2013 STORY IMPROVE, DON’T MOVE When it’s time to replace a roof or add insulation to your home, the project can…