Some interesting information that we have come across and decided to check into it a little more is tax, do you get to deduct the cost of a new roof? This is a good question to ask that many people probably think about and we do not want customers to feel they shouldn't ask these questions. Commercial building owners probably turn this over and the accountant or CPA do what they know can be done with this. But what is it that we can do with the money we pay out on a new roof? While we are not tax experts, we did find a few articles that might be helpful and we advise customers to seek a CPA to answer these specific questions regarding taxes.

With spring that was on its way bringing April showers; early this spring when the first storm and hard rain traveled throughout southern Indiana, the leaks started flowing for many residents and business owners. A major issue that no one wants to have to deal with is a leaking water inside your home or business, causing damage to your ceiling, belongings and inventory. This is especially a damper on businesses trying to operate their normal hours. One thing we know is that when the rain season hits, so does the calls to our office for leaks.

In today’s economy it is all about going green in so many aspects including the roofing industry. Many say that it is better to have a black roof or darker color than using the white, yet the white roofs show more energy efficient. So when it comes to the discussion which is better to have, let’s look at each.

Many of our customers and readers know that we speak highly of Duro Last for commercial roofing systems because of the many savings it can bring businesses. It can also be used residentially for low-slope or flat roofs. Since we have talked so much about them we thought our readers might be interested to know a fun and neat fact  that Duro Last also offers and that is Lettering and logos for high visibility roofs locations. This they call rooftop messaging. Above is one project that has been done by a company in their local area that Duro Last has in one of their Brochures and below is the Duro Last building that they also have lettering.

There are many enemies for a roof, most of the time we think of the storms, hail, or a tree falling on the roof, but there are actually other enemies for roofs that can cause damage and bring costs to you. Let’s go over these enemies so in the future we can remember to think about our roof and help maintain and protect it better so it can last longer. Knowing how these enemies can cause issues can also help when you are buying a home/building or needing a new roof as well. 

When shopping for gutters, the one thing you should know is that there are first two types of gutters that are used, the system that you find on residential homes and sometimes apartments and then there are the box gutters that are mostly on commercial and industrial buildings. As a home owner, when you begin shopping for gutters there are some things you should consider. There are different materials used for gutters systems and different styles, which means pricing is going to vary depending on the material you pick. There are some pros and cons to consider also on the different materials.

One thing that you will hear or should hear many roofing contractors talk about is the ventilation and insulation for your roof. These two things are the key to the durability of any roofing system.

There are many of us that know everything we need to know about your roof and understand the components and terms when it comes to roofing, but there are also many of you that either never had to deal with it or are new home owners and this information will be extremely useful for you to understand the components and terms used by contractors when it is time to replace or repair your roof. 

We all know too well what time of the year it is, Spring Cleaning. Many have already begun the process of cleaning out closets, garages, sheds and attics, but did you think about cleaning your roof? We tend to think more on cleaning up the yard and planting our gardens, but another area we need to think about cleaning up is our roof. Cleaning the roof can help extend the lifespan of our roofing system and as a bonus make it look good after harsh weather conditions.

We have talked about how important it is to have a maintenance program for your commercial roof. This checklist will help you to either set up a inspection for your roof or what you should expect from a roof maintenance inspection.