Materials Archives - Ja-Mar Roofing & Sheet Metal Austin Roofing Company Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:16:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 How Long Does a Roof Last? https://jamarroofing.com/how-long-does-a-roof-last/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:14:38 +0000 https://jamarroofing.com/?p=9032 Your roof is one of the most crucial components of your home’s structure, providing protection against the elements and ensuring your safety and comfort. However, like any other part of your house, it has a limited lifespan. Understanding the lifespan ...

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]]> Top Reasons Why Metal Roofing is the Superior Choice for Your Home https://jamarroofing.com/top-reasons-why-metal-roofing-is-the-superior-choice-for-your-home/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:37:21 +0000 https://jamarroofing.com/?p=9024 Longevity and Durability When it comes to longevity and durability, metal roofs are a top choice for homeowners. With a significantly longer lifespan compared to other roofing materials, they offer a durable and long-lasting solution for protecting your home. One ...

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]]> Choosing the Right Roofing Material for Your Home https://jamarroofing.com/choosing-the-right-roofing-material-for-your-home/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:12:00 +0000 https://jamarroofing.com/?p=8969 Importance of Selecting the Right Roofing Material Selecting the right roofing material is a crucial decision when it comes to building or renovating your home. The roof serves as the first line of defense against the elements, providing protection and ...

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]]> What You Need To Know About Reflective Roof Membranes https://jamarroofing.com/reflective-roof-coating/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 21:31:59 +0000 https://jamarroofing.com/?p=5846 In 2010, scientists confirmed what many people suspected for years: reflective roofs help to cool homes and reduce the negative impact of human activities on the environment. So, what are reflective roofs? How do they work? Do solar panels count? ...

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]]> Roof Flashing: Why It Matters https://jamarroofing.com/the-importance-of-roof-flashing/ Fri, 10 Nov 2017 16:19:01 +0000 https://jamarroofing.comm/?p=4817 Your roofing system protects your home by ensuring a dry interior. While most people appreciate the importance of repairing holes in the roof, they sometimes fail to appreciate the significance of maintaining the flashing in good condition. This brief article will discuss the reasons why this material deserves close attention.

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]]> Eco-Friendly Alternatives for Traditional Roof Tiles https://jamarroofing.com/eco-friendly-alternatives-for-traditional-roof-tiles/ Wed, 04 Oct 2017 18:01:58 +0000 https://jamarroofing.comm/?p=4795 Synthetic roofing is a fairly new trend sweeping the American homeowner community. What’s synthetic roofing?
Find out!

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]]> How Do Different Hurricane Categories Affect Roofs? https://jamarroofing.com/how-do-different-hurricane-categories-affect-roofs/ Thu, 14 Sep 2017 22:27:18 +0000 https://jamarroofing.comm/?p=4782 Hurricane Harvey slammed into cities near the Gulf Coast. Unlike Hurricane Katrina, officials didn't evacuate the city of over 6.5 million inhabitants. Rather, they chose to tell people to stay home and hunker down for the storm. However, the protection from this storm was only as good as the shelter or home where a person remained.

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]]> A Look at Historic Roofing Materials in Texas https://jamarroofing.com/a-look-at-historic-roofing-materials/ Wed, 16 Dec 2015 15:51:52 +0000 https://jamarroofing.comm/?p=3459 The materials and techniques companies use today in roof replacement and everyday residential roofing resulted from historic advances made since the beginning of civilization. Before we were able to mass produce shingles, humans had to build roofs out of whatever they could find.

Ja-Mar Roofing & Sheet Metal would like to take a second to go a little in-depth into each one of these historic types of roofs that led to the modern roof. Know a bit of history behind all of these different styles to see how far roofing has come.

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]]> Types of Roof Shingles https://jamarroofing.com/types-roof-shingles/ Wed, 21 Oct 2015 20:16:16 +0000 https://jamarroofing.comm/?p=3475 Over the years, Ja-Mar has dealt with many different roofing shingles types. Each shingle serves the same function of protection your home from the elements. However, they do it in vastly different ways.

Here are just a few of the types we have seen while in the field.

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]]> Getting to Know the Different Types of Roofing Materials https://jamarroofing.com/getting-to-know-the-different-types-of-roofing-materials/ Wed, 05 Feb 2014 06:00:04 +0000 /?p=1832 Today’s roofing material choices are more energy efficient and tend to be labeled with an Energy Star rating with information about recycled content. Key factors that make a roofing material popular are the life span of the material, the cost, and the level of sustainability. All of these factors will help you choose the right roofing material when considering how to improve the value of your home.

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