The hotel’s rooftop is not just a single structure that serves as a covering for the entire building. It can be designed in such a way where guests and visitors can appreciate the views and pass the time over food or drink. A well-designed and constructed hotel rooftop, therefore, must be as functional as the hotel rooms. In today’s blog post, JAM Roofing, your local roofing contractor, tackles the important… Continue Reading
Roofing Warranties: How to Make Sure You’re Covered
More than a few homeowners don’t bother to read their roofing warranty paperwork before signing it. While we appreciate homeowners who trust their roofing contractor at their word, you should nevertheless make sure that you understand your warranties. In this blog, JAM Roofing takes a closer look at how you can make sure you’re covered by your roofing warranty.
Can Metal Roofs Attract Lightning?
Experts have been studying lightning for hundreds of years. And while we’ve learned a lot, we still can’t predict where it will strike. This makes lightning an unpredictable phenomenon, so there’s really no factual basis for the assumption that metal roofs can attract lightning.
Green vs. White Roofing: A Comparison
With the effects of climate change and global warming on the rise, it’s about time for us to practice sustainability. It just gets hotter, especially in the urban areas, as more people move in and the energy use intensifies. Having green or white roofing can help improve the sustainability of urban areas which can combat the environmental issues that we face today.
When Not to Worry About Your Roof: Causes of Granule Loss
Some granule loss is to be expected over the life span of your asphalt roof. In fact, manufacturers have already taken this into account by adding more granules to asphalt shingles than needed. There is, however, cause for concern if too many granules have fallen off a new roof or if patches have started to appear on shingles.