Roofing Guides

Plain-language guides for homeowners planning a new roof around Houston, Galveston County and Brazoria County. Each one explains a choice you will face, so you can read any roofing estimate with confidence.

Roof replacement cost: what drives the price

Squares, pitch, layers, decking, flashing, ventilation, material and the coastal windstorm rules, explained factor by factor, with the lines a written estimate should include.

Impact-resistant shingles: a Texas homeowner's guide

What the UL 2218 Class 4 rating tests, how it handles hail, and how Texas insurers set credits for impact-rated roofs.

How long does a roof last in Texas heat?

Why sun and attic heat age shingles, which slopes wear first, the signs a roof is aging out, and what makes the next roof last longer.

Storm and hail damage roofing

How hail and wind damage differ from wear, what homeowners insurance usually covers, and the Texas rules on deductibles and public adjusting.

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