Wood Shake Roof, Cedar Shake Roof and Wood Shake Shingles For centuries, wood shakes have been among the most popular roofing options for homeowners across the country. They offer historic homes a classic, beautiful appearance that’s unrivaled by many types of modern roofing materials. Unfortunately, wood shake shingles aren’t quite as durable as they are…
Category: Roofing
7 Detrimental Consequences of Ponding Water on Your Commercial Roof
When your commercial flat roof works properly, the slope in it causes it to drain properly after a heavy rain. But if you find water on your roof 2 days or more after a storm, you’re dealing with the costly problem of ponding water. If your commercial roof was either poorly designed or incorrectly installed,…
What Factors Affect the Cost of Roof Repair after Storm Damage?
Kansas City is no stranger to severe weather, and when major storms pass through, your roof can become damaged. High winds, hail, heavy rain, snow, and ice can all impact your roof and cause it trouble. Mature trees can topple over and puncture your roofing, allowing water to seep through and soak your drywall, carpeting,…
Understanding the GAF Lifetime Roofing System for Your Home
When preparing for a roof replacement with Christian Brothers Roofing, it’s understandable that you’d think about the color and style of shingles you’ll choose for your brand-new roof. However, your roof is actually a complex system—and each component must be installed correctly to protect your home from costly damage. Even though it’s easy to overlook…
Comprehensive Checklist for Commercial Roof Inspections
Weather and time take a toll on your commercial building’s roof. If you don’t properly tend to roof damage when it occurs, it can quickly grow worse, leading to costly leaks that frustrate tenants or employees and lessen your property’s value, the safety of those who use the building and your business productivity—all of which…
Design Tips for Using Mixed Roofing Materials on a Modern Home
In the past, the trend was to use the same style and color of material across the entirety of a roof. It was—and continues to be—a convenient approach that creates a uniform appearance. It’s simple, but it doesn’t always add much to a home’s style. Today’s homeowners want more from their property’s overall design and…
Attic Humidity and Condensation: A Big Winter Roof Problem in Kansas City Homes
Cold weather and extreme temps in the Kansas City metro can cause a few challenges to any roof. It’s important to understand the problems you’re dealing with. In winter, it’s often humidity and condensation that become quite evident with prolonged, extreme cold temperatures. As an experienced roofer in the area, we’re here to help you…
How to Spot Signs of Damage in Commercial Roofing
As a commercial property owner, each spring and fall, if you make a habit of doing a visual inspection of your commercial roof with Christian Brothers Roofing, you can spot problems and initiate repairs to minimize your costs and disruptions caused by roof leaks. After a storm is an additional time your roof should be…
Top Design Trends for a Home Roof Replacement
Roof replacement comes with a host of benefits. A new roofing system protects your most valuable asset from the elements and enhances your home’s curb appeal, raising your overall home value. A new roof from Christian Brothers Roofing also improves the comfort level throughout your home interior, and lowers utilities bills by increasing the energy…
What’s Included in My New Roof Replacement Warranty?
When it’s time for a new roof, you get the distinct privilege of choosing your roofing material, deciding on what grade of roofing shingles you want, selecting a shingle color, and more. As you make the choices that will directly impact your home’s curb appeal, remember there is also an important feature to consider for…
