Necessity of Regular Maintenance and Inspection for Commercial Roofing

Commercial establishments in Houston can also be prone to sudden roof collapse due to harsh weather. Houston Chronicle reported the roof of a Shell gas station in Harris Country partially collapsed due to rain and wind damage. Another case of roof collapse of an apartment building happened in San Antonio due to heavy rains. In many cases, roof collapse could have been prevented if the roof wasn't neglected to deteriorate or the roof was ensured to have been properly installed in the first place. It's important to ensure fully-functional roofing for a commercial establishment to prevent injuries, as well as, untimely interruptions to operation. Regular maintenance and inspections are necessary for commercial roofing in Houston establishments. Preventative maintenance programs can be obtained from trusted roofing contractors such as Live Oak Construction to help keep your roof in top condition.

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Increase Energy-Saving Costs of Your Residential Roofing with GAF's Newest Tool

Houston, TX has one of the lowest overall costs of living among 29 metropolitan areas that has more than 2 million people, according to The Third Quarter 2012 C2ER Cost of Living Index. It's also considered as the Energy Capital of the World. Many people do their part in keeping energy costs low, so they can continue to enjoy the perks. One of the ways to reduce overall energy costs is to get more efficient with their residential roofing in Houston. Roof manufacturer GAF released a new tool called the Cool Roof Energy and Sustainability Tool (CREST) to further assist on energy-saving costs. It's designed to help homeowners, contractors and other property consultants to compare energy savings of roofing systems available in the market. It's used by professional contractors such as Live Oak Construction to help their clients find roofing materials that fit their needs and budgets.

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Houston Roof Repair Scams: Tips On Finding A Reputable Roof Contractor

Texas State is very prone to extreme weather like the frequent hurricane that damaged residential properties in the area. This is why roof repairs in Houston, San Antonio and other areas within Texas are in need of service of a roofing contractor. However, some roof contractors take advantage of the homeowners, and they often leave unsatisfactory work and unfinished repairs. To avoid dishonest contractors, The Roofing Contractor Association of Texas together with the Office of Public Insurance Counsel and AAA of Texas discussed the tips on how homeowners can avoid roof repair scams. Here are the advices of the consumer groups to homeowners: Do a thorough background check on the contractor Search the RCAT database for the list of licensed contractors Ask the contractor for the references, estimates and warranties in writing Doubt the contractor who asks cash payment upfront Look for an organization like Live Oak Construction that lists certified contractors

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A Car Crashes On A Roof: How A Residential Roofing Company In Houston, TX Can Help

In the early morning of Feb 24, 2012, Sunday, an SUV crashed on the roofs of two houses in Northwest Harris County. According to a report, the SUV was heading the dark and sharp curve along Addiks Satsuma Road when it flew over the wooden fence, flipped over the houses, and then landed on the roof of the second house. The strange traffic accident caused an extensive damage on the roof of the two houses and it called for an immediate residential roofing contractor in Houston, TX. The area was said to be an accident prone spot because it has no street lights and signs. The driver was reportedly drunk while driving, which is one of the reasons of the accident. Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident. The huge damage that this accident brought to the houses needed an expert roofing repair contractor like Live Oak Construction that is fully capable of delivering topnotch repair services.

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