Roofing rules in Missouri are set by whatever city or county has jurisdiction over your parcel, not by a single statewide code. Before signing any contract, confirm which local building department covers your address, then ask about permit triggers like a roof slope...
Three underlayment types cover almost every re-roof: asphalt-saturated felt, self-adhering (peel-and-stick) membranes, and mechanically attached synthetics. For ice-dam zones, use a self-adhering membrane rated to ASTM D1970; for general roof protection and long...
Yes, drone roof inspections are worth using for most homeowners. They’re faster and safer than climbing a ladder, and they produce clear photo documentation for records or insurance claims. But drones can’t lift a shingle or check for soft decking, so they usually...
A new roof typically recoups a significant portion of its installed cost at resale, according to national remodeling data, but its bigger job is removing deal risk. A roof near the end of its life can trigger lender repair demands, scare off buyers, or blow up a home...
Most homes need two things working together: passive exhaust at the roof’s peak and passive intake at the eaves. For the vast majority of houses, a continuous ridge vent paired with continuous soffit intake is the default that performs best, moves the most air with no...
