Most popular wood shingles

 Wood has been the main material for roofs for hundreds of years. It is still a good option, but you will have to check if there is no regulation in your area that prohibits them. 

Wood roofs are usually cedar, redwood, or pine , the shingles are cut or split. The cedar ones are the most popular among these options. You give the houses a very classic look.

Wood roofs have a life expectancy of about 25 years, but cost twice as much as asphalt shingles for the same life.

Wood is very resistant to wind. But they do require regular maintenance and can be more expensive to install than newer options.

New Asphalt shingles !

 This is the most common roofing material . This is because it is cheap and little experience is required for its installation. Plus, they come in a variety of styles and colors. They can even simulate wood.

It is made of medium fiberglass that is impregnated with asphalt and then applied to the surface as sand-like granules.

The common or standard type costs little, but laminated shingles that have a textured appearance are more expensive. The difference is that the cheapest ones last almost half the time; that is, the latter last more than 25 years and the first 15 years.

The Best Roof

 Clay or mud tiles are highly durable and can withstand strong winds. They are also energy efficient because they reflect the sun better. And they are more fire resistant than other options.

Their appearance is one of the main advantages, they adapt to many architectural styles. They need to be installed by a professional and need routine maintenance as they tend to break down over time.

Among their negative points is that they are heavy, therefore, the roof must have a very good structure. They are also more fragile than other options, so if you have to walk on them you must be very careful.

Benefits of remodeling your home

 One of the great benefits of remodeling is that you will really start to have the home of your dreams, with all that that includes. When you make the decision to transform your spaces, a big door opens for you to choose the materials, products, colors and textures that you like the most and combine them as you want so that in each place of that house of your dreams you can reflect your personality and your style

METAL ROOFS: THE BEST CHOICE FOR PORTLAND

 The popularity of metal roofing is surging in Portland. According to a recent survey conducted by McGraw-Hill, the market share for metal roofing has tripled in the last decade. In storm-prone areas like South Florida, a high-quality metal roof is a particularly smart choice. Not only is the durability and strength of metal roofing perfectly suited for the ever-changing weather conditions that are prevalent in Portland, but metal roofing offers a number of other benefits, including sealing out water, standing up to high wind, resisting punctures, fire damage, mildew, and rot caused by insects.

At Dluxe Construction, we offer a full range of metal roofing products and metal roofing accessories. When it comes to metal roofing, our team of professionals can help create anything that you dream can up. We specialize in fully customized orders. If you are ready to get started on your next metal roofing projects, you need to work with Miami’s leading metal roofing supplier. 

Remodeling the house: What should be taken into account?

 What is remodeling?

Remodeling consists of renewing the appearance of some spaces in the house. That is to say, it involves modernizing and fixing the deterioration of the home, whether it be interiors, additions and even making bathrooms and kitchens modern. It includes the lifting of the existing, the revision of the mechanical, electrical and structural systems.

The passage of time can generate an air of monotony in our home at certain times of our lives. Turning to new styles for different environments, having the latest trends in interior decoration and improving the aesthetics of both bathrooms and kitchens can be a good starting point. That said, a remodeling will be easier if we plan and organize the tasks in advance so that a certified company can guarantee a quality job.

Luxury remodeling, the trend for 2022

During the last few years and thanks to the new reality, the inclination to spend more time at home stands out and with it the need to generate ideal spaces to enjoy better experiences inside the home. For this reason, investing more in homes to make them more comfortable and even more elegant has become a trend. Proof of this is the remodeling of spaces and the arrival of luxury appliances, which is expected to continue to grow in 2022.

Luxury appliances are a rising trend in the market, which has been leveraged as consumers have become aware of the number of possibilities in the world, and the integration of the kitchen into the fundamental pillars of interior design.

This year, the selection of household appliances, lighting in work areas, acoustics in enclosed spaces and architecture in general are expected to increasingly feature technological devices that facilitate the user's daily life and provide a luxury experience with quality and style.

Learn about three applications with which you can reform the spaces in your home

Every day, mobile applications are created to meet people's needs. In fact, there are already some that allow you to design the layout of the interiors, take measurements anywhere in your home or show you which wall color matches your decoration.

Photo Measures

It is no longer necessary to have a flexometer at hand to know how much the table that broke or the space you have available to fit the new bed measures, now you can take pictures of the spaces in your home and office, upload them to the app and Photo Measures will do the work for you. All you have to do is write down the measurements the app gives you with the help of lines and angles.

RoomScan

While this app tends to look similar to Photo Measures, its added value is that it can take measurements from every corner of your home in order to help you define the room you have to modify the walls and reinvent the spaces in your interiors. The app works even if there is not good light when taking the photo and its margin of error is 10 cm.

Roomle

This app is one of the most complete in interior design. It allows you to select Roomle products and see them in real time in your spaces, either the design drawing or photorealistic representations where you can know if a leather or plastic chair is better, for example. With Roomle's 2D and 3D floor planner you can build, design and furnish your spaces.

4 Types Of Roofing You Should Consider

Most homeowners in the U.S. choose asphalt shingles because they are of the easiest to find, most affordable and versatile types of roofing. The most durable types of roofing are slate and clay tiles but they’re more expensive than materials like metal or wood. Functional roofing alternatives like green roofs and solar shingles are among the most expensive types.

Replacing an old roof is one of the best and most profitable ways to invest in a home. Choose the type of roof that suits your home, climate and budget and make sure if you’re installing a new roof to find the right roofing contractor for you

 Metal Roofing

Metal roofing feels like a modern choice, but they’ve been around since the 1800s. Metal sheets and shingles continue to be a popular choice today because materials like aluminum and zinc are affordable, easy to transport, low-maintenance and beautiful—even with age.

 Wood Roofing

Wood roofing pairs well with charming Cape Cod cottages, cozy Craftsman and Tudor-style homes. They start sandy brown and silver with age. Wood roofs can last 50 years in dry climates but need to be treated in fire-prone areas like California. Wet climates, such as the East Coast go through wood roofing more quickly due to water damage.

 Slate Roofing

Slate is one of the most durable types of roofing material and is similar in cost to clay tiles, ranging from $9 to $20 per square foot. This material can last 50 to 200 years. In addition to being fireproof and resistant to high winds and extreme temperatures, it is also resistant to impact from hail and small branches.

 Shingles (Asphalt, Fiberglass, Composite)

Almost 90% of homes in the US use composite asphalt shingles because they’re affordable, durable and easy to install. Asphalt shingles only cost $1.50 to $5.50 per square foot or roughly $8,000 per roof installation. They can last up to 30 years and can be recycled to make pavement.

Tesla has started testing v3.5 of Solar Roof on employees' homes

 Tesla is giving their employees access to their latest solar roof product, version 3.5 to help test it before it does a wider launch later this year.

It’s unclear as to what exactly the new features are in version 3.5, but the focus seems to be on durability and ease of installation. If implementations on employees’ roofs go well, we’ll most likely see an introduction of the new Solar Roof at the end of this year when they begin installations.

According to Electrek, Tesla halted scheduling solar roof installations across most markets in the US. This is allegedly due to high cost, and issues with the roof tiles. Third-party companies, however, were able to continue installing Solar Roof.

Until recently, it was difficult to gauge how many Solar Roof installations took place because Tesla bundled the number of installations with its solar panel retrofits, which are much more popular due to their cheaper cost.

As Tesla prepares to resume Solar Roof installations in the fourth quarter of this year, we anticipate that this new iteration of the product will simplify installation, reduce costs, and increase the product’s reliability.

Tecno Siding: an innovative PVC exterior cladding system

 Under the Patagonia Line, from Alside USA, TECNO SIDING offers a PVC exterior cladding system for more durable, ecological and maintenance-free facades over time.

Tecno Siding stands out for its resistance, innovative design and practicality. It can be handled and cut very easily, to cover walls in new constructions, remodeling or even extensions, allowing a quick and dry installation.

Each panel is imbued with structural rigidity and integrity to ensure crisp lines and a very uniform appearance, helping to hide imperfections in exterior walls. It does not skip, flake, or require painting for maintenance and protection from adverse external agents. It does not rot or deform due to humidity. Designed to last over time, it is only cleaned with water.

It is a sustainable product with a long service life. In addition to conserving natural resources that are often used for building materials, PVC Siding is environmentally responsible as it helps reduce the deposit of paint and materials related to traditional maintenance that generate solid waste.