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15 May Why You Should Never Attempt a DIY Roof Repair

Posted at 09:12h in Roofing

An excellent way to keep your system in excellent condition is to address roof concerns as soon as they come up. That said, this doesn’t mean that you yourself should climb onto the roof and fix it yourself. Roof repair is a complicated process that requires proper training. Universal Roof and Contracting, one of the top licensed roofers in the area, discusses why a DIY repair is not a good idea:

11 May Storm Damage Expertise – Things to Look For

Posted at 17:34h in Roofing

Unsurprisingly, many Florida roofers claim to have expertise in fixing hurricane damage. For emergency roofing, Central Florida and Jacksonville residents with long experience battling nature know that very few residential roofers have what it takes to come back from a harrowing storm. Evaluate Your Roofer With emergency...

30 Apr 4 Signs That You Need to Repair or Replace Your Roof

Posted at 09:18h in Roofing

The roof can typically last as long as your property, but weather damage has a significant impact on its life span. There will come a time when your roof will require repair or replacement, and the simplest way to know when is by checking the warning signs.

26 Apr The Importance of Ventilation in Commercial Roofs

Posted at 09:14h in Roofing

Although insulation plays a key role in keeping the commercial roof healthy and secure, so does ventilation. Unfortunately, most property owners see ventilation as a secondary thing, which means most commercial roofs aren’t properly ventilated.

24 Apr The Difference Between Residential and Commercial Roofs

Posted at 09:02h in Roofing

To the untrained eye, the roof above a house and a business don’t differ too much, but in truth, their differences range from service life spans to the materials used in construction. In this post, your local experts at Universal Roof & Contracting discuss the differences between residential and commercial roofs.

20 Apr What Your Roofer Must Have When Inspecting a Roof

Posted at 09:02h in Roofing

Whether you’re planning to repair or replace your roof, it’s smarter to work with licensed roofers with years of experience under their belt. Not only will they get the job done faster; they can spot roofing problems otherwise invisible to the untrained eye.

30 Mar A Peek Into a Roofer’s Toolbox

Posted at 09:12h in Roofing

When your shingles are failing, and your roof is leaking, you know it’s past time to do some roof repairs. Though it's your home, doing shingle roof repair alone is a dangerous task, and you might not do the repairs effectively anyway. That's why hiring professional roofers like us at Universal Roofing and Contracting is the smartest route as we can provide service beyond your expectations and at a fraction of the time you would have done it yourself.

28 Mar The Commercial Benefits of Flat Roofs

Posted at 09:03h in Roofing

In the more commercial side of the city, you may notice that most buildings would prefer to use a flat roof instead of the traditional pitched design we are used to in residential properties. If you ask your local commercial roofing contractor, they would tell you about the different benefits of having a flat roof, which may even help you decide to have it on your own property.

26 Mar How Your Attic Keeps Your Home Cozy

Posted at 09:10h in home improvement

For your next roof replacement, it is best to ask your contractor to take a look at your attic. Though the attic might be a place to store old belongings for most people, it's also an essential part of your home against the heat.

23 Mar How Client Feedback Can Help You

Posted at 09:04h in Roofing

With the multitude of licensed roofers in the greater Florida area, how would you know which ones are the best? You can browse their website, see the services that they offer and the awards they have received, but are their statements real? In this case, the best thing to look for are testimonials from their previous customers.