Facebook Pixel Spacer
The Original Austin Roofers for 50+ Years
Fair Pricing, Expert Craftsmanship & Local Owners Who Care; Since 1970

✆ Call 512-441-8437 Get a Free Estimate

ROOFERS: HOW TO AVOID ROOFING SCAMS

Roofers: How To Avoid Roofing Scams

Often times roofing salesman get a bad reputation for taking advantage of people. They’re often compared to car and insurance salesman. Unfortunately high pressure salesmen with a low moral compass abound in our country in a variety of industries. Roofing …

Read More

Ja-Mar Roofing and Sheet Metal when quality and experience matters

What Every Austin Homeowner Needs To Know About Hail Damage

Hail damage often presents itself as small dips or breaks in a roof. The size of all these things can vary and fall completely at random. Even if you do not see indentations on the shingles themselves, you may still find proof elsewhere. If you find depressions in gutters, siding, skylights, or chimney caps, it may be worth taking a closer look at the roof. Not having visible proof of hail damage doesn’t mean it’s not there.

THIS ONE TIP CAN SAVE HOMEOWNERS HUGE $$$ ON A NEW ROOF

This One Tip Can Save Homeowners HUGE $$$ on a New Roof

We’ve all been warned,  but not all have heeded the warning.  Spend a little now to save a ton later.  Many times it’s the most important items that get the least attention needed, like your roof.  We know we need to get regular health checkups to avoid any major issues creeping up on us. Every year we get teeth cleanings and regular checkups on our heating and cooling systems.  We all know a little routine maintenance on a car, regular oil changes and a once over can prevent major repairs later. So why do we put one of the most important items on the back burner?

opossum perched on tree branch

What Kinds of Critters Can Damage Your Roof in Texas?

If you’ve noticed roof damage on your Texas home, you may have animals in the attic. Keeping your roof in good shape protects your home from serious water and storm damage, and retains the value of property.

If animals have caused damage, you’ll need fast roof repair regardless of the type of damage you see.

model of home with new roof on chalkboard with dollar signs

Does a New Roof Add Resale Value to My Austin Home?

One of the biggest factors in any home improvement project (besides your happiness level at home) is whether you will gain resale value. Studies have shown that a new roof can provide the highest return out of several common remodeling projects.

Estimates of returned value fluctuate significantly across sources. However, every source agrees that adding a new roof will always provide additional value to your home.

Commercial Roofing Factors in Texas

Commercial Roofing Factors in Texas

There is a list of important factors that roofers use to assess the state of a commercial roof. The following factors will monitor which options offer the best return on investment and desired efficiency.
With large commercial buildings, we often see flat-topped roofs. This style of roofing can lead to pooling and leaks if not cared for appropriately. When assessing a new roofing project, inspect the current flashing, gutters, and drain pipes.
Certain areas or sides of an industrial roof could show water damage or signs of increased drainage flow. When irregularities in the roof are found, it will be considered in the redesigning process.

broken and fallen slate roof shingles

Are Missing Roof Shingles Really That Bad?

When shingles from your roof fall from their adhesive backing or nails give out, they leave the insulating and adhesive layers open to the elements. The exposure can cause lots of problems that you’ll want to prevent.

old broken and leaking chimney

Austin Chimney Leak

There are many reasons why a homeowner may have a leaking chimney. Here are a few of the possible issues and what can be done to resolve them.

HISTORIC ROOFING MATERIALS IN TEXAS

A Look at Historic Roofing Materials in Texas

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.