Deciding which roofing type is the best can be difficult, but once given some understanding of the differences between the shingles, making informed decisions become easier. Generally there are three different quality levels, these include 25, 30, and 50 year shingles. Each type having different qualities that can either help or hurt your home in the long term, which is why it is important to understand and chose which shingle type best fits your home.

Growing in popularity, metal roofing offers a unique look combined with a peace-of-mind and a confidence in a long lasting roof. A standing seam metal roof system is one of the most durable and weathertight roof systems available in the industry. Quality standing-seam steel roofing usually runs 3.5 to 4 times more than normal shingle replacement costs, but usually pays for itself over the years through its longevity and energy savings.

At Lifetime Roofing Company, we specialize in roof inspections, repairs, replacements and installations. No matter what roofing style your home may have, rest assured LRC can help. Contact Us now and take action.

Whether you want more natural light or a more open and inviting feeling, VELUX skylights are a great solution. A skylight offers a direct view of the sky, and a natural light that comes with no electricity needed. VELUX offers a complete system of products and accessories to fit any of your skylight needs.

A solar tube is tubular column installed in your ceiling and roof, piping in daylight into the interior of your home without the use of electricity. Though they don't allow direct view of the sky as traditional skylights do, these tubes minimize solar heat gains and losses much better than skylights. In addition, they are small which means they are less intrusive to framing and drywall, making them more cost-effective than most traditional skylights. Solar tubes are a smart option for limited spaces, such as interior hallways, bathrooms and closets.

Excessive amounts of heat in your attic can cause damage to shingles resulting in premature aging and in turn decreases the lifetime of your roof. An attic van, a form of attic ventilation, is meant to force the damaging high temperature air outside and draw in cooler more temperate air through soffit vents in efforts to keep temperatures at optimal levels to avoid damage to roofing systems.

Investing in a solar power system for your home will aid you both economically and environmentally. As electric costs continue to rise, generating electricity through solar panels at a much lower cost has become appealing to many homeowners. If you are interested in getting solar panels installed on your roof you have probably been met with a complication, most companies producing the solar panels do not offer installation services, our trained installation technicians are your solution. Our mission is to provide homeowners with professional, full-service solar power system installation at competitive costs allowing you gain your own energy independence.

Cedar Products are valued for their distinct appearance, aroma, great insulation value and its high natural resistance to decay. There are two different subsections of cedar roofing, white cedar and red cedar. Red cedar, because of its incredibly high quality is therefore more expensive. Red cedar wood is naturally resistant to rot and insect damage, and can withstand varying temperatures and climates, also containing tannic acid a known natural preservative. White cedar is the less expensive alternative and with extended exposure to the elements ages attractively to a silvery grayish hue, helping your home cool in summer and warm in the winter.