Happy New Years From GIR! As we dive headfirst into 2014, we would like to remind you all to always ensure that your roof is in good condition before anything bad happens. Hurricane season will be here before you know it, get your roofing done well before-hand to ensure the safety of your home and [...]
Understanding Your Roofing Underlayment Roofs have seams. If you look carefully at your shingled roof, you will notice that it does have many seams. To enhance the protection from moisture, sunlight and even the stifling summer heat that a household can get from the roof, roofing underlayment is used. The underlayment is typically installed before [...]
Holiday Roofing Safety As this holiday season comes to a close, we will see more and more homeowners attempting to take down holiday roof decorations. If you only go on your roof once or even less per year, you should exercise extreme caution when attempting this feat by yourself! First off, if you can help [...]
We Worked On The Channel 5 Tower! Channel 5 News Station in Palm Beach gave us the opportunity to work on their building last week...for a second time! We had our guys go out to inspect and replace some missing panels from their ICON building tower. This tower was 100' tall. We had to bring [...]
Why Tile Roofs Can Be A Great Decision If you are in need of a new roof, it's in your best interest to consider all possible materials. Whether or not you want more durability, or a change of style, tile roofing is always a good choice to consider. Tile roofs can not only make your [...]
Most Common Reasons For Roof Repair There are numerous things that can cause your home to need roof repair or even roof replacement. The most common causes of roof damage should be known by every homeowner, so you can go about protecting yourself the best way possible. You should have regular roof inspections done so [...]
What To Ask Your Roofer Before You Commit Your roofer should be comfortable with being asked certain questions before going onto a job. You don't want to be stuck with a sub-par roofer, who will likely do a shady job on your roof. Researching into each potential roofer can save you a significant amount of [...]
Does Shingle Color Really Matter? When it comes to shingle color, many people are of the opinion that esthetics has more bearing than functionality. Undoubtedly, lighter colored shingles will show dirt, grime, and age more pronouncedly than darker colored ones. However, according to the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), shingle color does matter. Here are [...]
Checking For Shingle Damage It is always a good practice to check for shingle damage after a hail storm or any type of rain or wind storm. This type of early maintenance check is a preventative measure to hinder even the slightest damage from becoming worse. With any kind of roof check, it is necessary [...]
Importance of Proper Attic Insulation Insulating the attic is not just a means of cutting down on heating and cooling costs or increasing the comfort level of the home. It actually plays a very important role in relation to roof maintenance. An insulated attic makes for a dry attic that is not susceptible to moisture. [...]