Month: May 2015

Replace Your Old Roof with a Brand New System from Achten's Quality Roofing Summer is almost here, and that means that it's just about time to enjoy the beautiful sunshine and backyard barbecues. This is the time of year when the look of your home shines, and there is no better way to revamp your home's visual presence than to get a new roof system! A roofing replacement will instantly enhance the appearance of your home, and offer a phenomenal degree of protection that will remain strong and...

The Proactive Roofing Approach that Will Keep Your Home Protected Some homeowners choose not to focus on the conditions of their roof, even though it is such a vital aspect of a home's protective performance. When a roofing system begins to show signs of wear and tear, it's always a wise choice to start looking into the available options for a proper roofing replacement. Homeowners that don't seek to resolve the impaired state of their rooftop are much more likely to deal with consequences...

Shingle Degranulation Can Cause Your Roof To Leak Two weeks ago we featured the first blog in a series about evaluating your roofs health. We focused on missing shingles and shingle blow off. This week we would like to focus on a less obvious but just as serious issue called degranulation. Degranulation of a roofing shingle is the process of the colored granules that are embedded into the asphalt beginning to fall out. The granules provide waterproofing and in some cases have a special copper...

Three Key Elements to Focus On Before Installing Your New Roof When it comes to installing a new roof, you need to be sure that you make the best choice for your home. There are so many great compositions and materials available, each with their own unique strengths and benefits. The goal of a new installation should be to install a roofing system that feels like the best choice for your home, with a look, strength and durability that meets your needs completely. The determining factors that...