Keeping You Covered

When talking about a home, often times we talk about the foundation, a critical piece to a stable and well built home. The foundation keeps everything up right, even against the shifting ground conditions that Pennsylvania experiences from heavy snow and rain. While the foundation is important, it isn’t the only part of your home that needs to be well built. Having a solid roof is just as important, if not more so. Having a well constructed and well maintained roof goes a long way towards not only protecting your home but everything inside it as well. A good roof not only keeps the elements out, it also helps to maintain the temperature in your home. When your roof is well cared for, it can help to lower your heating bills during the winter and drop the energy costs to keep your house cool during the summer.

When the Wind Blows and the Rain Falls 

There are few things that can be more devastating than having a roof leak. As the water seeps in, it can damage not only belongings that you keeps stored in the attic, which for most people can be a lot of sentimental pieces but also seasonal belongings that aren’t needed year round. Not only can it ruin your belongings, but the water can sit and stagnate, leaving it prone to mold growth that can be detrimental to you and your family’s health, as well as that of your home. As the water continues to trickle and flow through the weak spots in your home, it can soak into the insulation and begin to ruin the ceilings. Ugly brown water rings are only part of the concern, as the water weakens the drywall it can begin to soften and eventually collapse. Because of these reasons, its beyond important to find the source of that leak and repair it quickly.

The Weight of Snow 

Rain is one thing, but if you live in Pennsylvania, you’re also familiar with snow. Snow can get heavy, and quickly, because it continues to lay and build. A weak spot in your roof can quickly become more than just an inconvenience when the heavy snows start to fall during the winter. As more snow builds, the weight from it can cause that weak spot to buckle and eventually cave in. Not only does this make your house unsafe, but it can also make it uninhabitable as there’s almost no way to keep the heat in during those long cold months. The only thing worse than having to get your roof repaired is trying to do so in the freezing cold. Roof repairs are not for the faint of heart handyman, trying to do so while everything is wet and possible frozen adds another level of difficulty that some just don’t have the skill or even the will to attempt.



The Right Roofing Contractor can Make all the Difference 

Whether you have a leak, missing shingles, or other damage to your roof, it’s important to get it fixed, and fast. Almost anyone can get up on the roof and tack down a few shingles, depending on the pitch of your roof and how big your home is, you might not want to attempt to do so yourself, however. While roofing companies in Pennsylvania are a dime a dozen, not all of them are created equal. When looking for a roofer to take care of these repairs, you need to find someone who will do the job right, the first time. So why not trust the roofer that has the experience to get the job done right.

Diversified Roofing Company has been taking care of their customers in south eastern Pennsylvania for over 30 years. From asphalt shingles to slate, Diversified Roofing has the knowhow and the craftsmanship to make sure that your roof is well maintained and stands up against the elements. Specializing in hard to find leaks that create problems down the road, they can keep your roof looking beautiful and doing what it’s supposed to, keeping your home covered. They can also help keep the rest of your house weathertight as well, from superior siding to keeping your gutters flowing, Diversified Roofing gets the job done.

Raising the (quality of your) Roof

Whether you’re having your home’s roof restored or replaced, or you’re building a new home and are in the process of having the roof put in, choosing the right type of roofing may be the most important decision you make in this process. The roof, after all, is the lynchpin of your home’s first and most important function: to shield and safeguard you and your family against the elements. Your roof will be expected to brave the weather day in and day out, and hold fast against animals and water while keeping your home’s internal temperature regulated. That is a tall order, and only the right type of roofing will do the job correctly.

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Shingle All the Way 

Asphalt composition singles are some of the most popular roof types available today. They are typically low-cost, while maintaining an adequate amount of durability. When you take into consideration how easy they are to install, this is a recipe for a type of roof that most consumers see as a value buy: not great in any particular category, but overall you’re getting great value for your purchase. These shingles are typically either fiberglass; the fiberglass shingle is a glass fiber mat coated by asphalt and a filler for waterproofing. The fiberglass shingles tend to be more fire-resistant, which is of course preferable for your own personal safety.

Compared to the modern asphalt composition shingles, wood shingles are comparatively quite traditional, and offer their own benefits. Specifically, some of the most beautiful roofs are made with wood shingles. They are remarkably beautiful and quite durable, with a lifespan between three to five decades – longer than many modern shingles! However, wood shingles are also concomitantly quite expensive to buy and install. Wood shingles, in other words, are largely an aesthetic choice.

Dial T for Tile 

Metal roofing, on the other hand, is considerably more durable than other types of roofing, and can be made from a variety of different metals: galvanized or stainless steel, aluminum, copper, corrugated iron, and more. As often as this is seen in underdeveloped countries, commercial properties and structures where cost-efficiency, longevity, ease of installation, and durability also have a use for this roofing in the developed world.

Of course, if metal isn’t your style – and for most homes, it certainly isn’t – then slate may be more to your liking. Slate tile roofing is of some of the highest quality and greatest longevity used today, but the high cost of this type of roofing, when combined with difficult installation and the fragility of the tile itself, means that it may not be what you’re looking for, depending on your home’s needs. However, being a natural stone product, it can provide a beautiful look to your home, one that is unique in your neighborhood.

Another popular style of roof is the clay tile roof. This is more widely used in the southwestern United States and other hot, dry parts of the world, as it is naturally protected from the damage that the sun’s rays might cause. Furthermore, compared to wood tiles, it is protected against the rot and insect damage that often plagues other kinds of roofing. On the other hand, clay tiles are quite expensive and heavy, and while you may be able to afford the tile, your home may not have the strength to support a whole roof of clay tiles!

Cost/Benefit 

Ultimately, what you’re looking for is a roof that can last for decades in your particular environment. The kind of weather you can expect to face is a big part of your decision-making process here; some types of roof deal better with regular rain or extremely hot weather than others, and if you don’t want to have to replace your roof sooner rather than later, then it behooves you to plan for the environmental conditions that your roof will have to deal with. The same goes for local flora and fauna; if termites are an issue in your area, for example, then a wood roof may be a bad idea!

Then, of course, you also have to take into consideration how expensive the roof type is. After all, if you can’t afford it, you can’t get it! Decisions like these are often all about making a compromise between cost and benefit. Fortunately, you won’t have to make that choice alone!