Sometimes, customers approach us with concerns about toxins they may have to deal with when we install a new asphalt roof. Some customers also want to engage in some rainwater harvesting, and they are concerned about the impact the shingles will have on their rainwater collection efforts. We wanted to set your mind at ease. …
You’ve probably seen the phrase on a dozen contractor websites. “Licensed, bonded, and insured.” These words are usually thrown out there like they are some sort of major selling point. But what does this phrase actually mean? Hint: none of these things are actually selling points. They are the bare minimum standards that any roofer …
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Here at Done Rite Roofing we blog a lot about the advantages of tile and metal roofing. However, we don’t mean to rag on asphalt. While tile or metal roofing may be the best choice for our weather conditions here in Clearwater, FL, asphalt can be a good choice as well. The trick is to …
So you’ve gotten sold on the benefits of tile roofing and understand why it’s the best roofing type for a Tampa or Clearwater home. You love the long lifespan of a tile roof, and you love how it resists wind, rain, and weather. There’s just one thing you don’t love: most of the tile roofs …
More and more people are getting interested in solar panels here in the Tampa metro area. We definitely hear a lot of questions and concerns about whether or not solar is going to be problematic for roofing. Fortunately, you may be happy to know (or disappointed to find out) that solar panels don’t impact the …
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When you hire a roofer it is absolutely vital for you to do your research. Make sure you’re hiring someone reputable. Check their reviews. Check out their website and Facebook page. Find out how long they’ve been in business. Pay attention to their Better Business Bureau ranking. Why? Because there are still way too many …
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If you look up at your asphalt roofing and see a bunch of curling shingles, then you have a huge problem that needs to be addressed. This is a symptom of one of three big roofing problems that simply cannot be ignored. Here’s what your roof could be saying to you if your shingles are …
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If there is one mistake we hear homeowners make again and again when it comes to roofing, it’s overestimating what their insurance providers are willing to do when it comes to covering the costs of roofing repairs. That’s why we thought we’d take a few minutes to talk about how homeowner’s insurance really works. First, …
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Some of our customers who still have asphalt roofing have called us after a windstorm to report that one or two shingles have landed in the back yard. They always wonder whether or not it’s a “big deal,” or whether they can get away with just ignoring the problem. After all, it’s just one or …
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