Residential Roofing Material Comparison

Residential asphalt roofing shingles can now be manufactured to look like natural roofing materials such as tile, wood, cedar shakes, or slate, while totally outperforming these other roofing materials. Neither metal nor concrete tiles match asphalt roofing for its overall combination of beauty, durability, and longevity. This is due to asphalt roofing shingles’ ease of…

Why is the color of a roof so important?

Asphalt roofing systems provide homeowners with years of beautiful, affordable and reliable protection. Choosing the right roof color is critical because it is a decision that most homeowners will only make once, and one that will have a lasting impact on the value of a home. So how do manufacturers create different color blends for…

Winter Roofing Maintenance Questions – FAQs

Q. How can ice dams be reduced or removed? A. Remove as much snow as possible, but call a professional roofing contractor if your roof is steep, the snow is deep or the ice is thick. Hodges Roofing does not recommend using ice picks or shovels (or any tool with sharp edges) because there is…

Decks & Light Construction Projects

If you’re thinking about getting a new roof, another thing to consider is adding the deck or porch that you always wanted or just replacing the old one. Hodges Roofing – Winston Salem is your one stop contractor for small construction projects like roofing repair, rotten wood replacement, new decks, patios and even adding a nice roof…

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Shakes and Shingles – How to Make them Greener

Shakes and shingles are generally the most popular types of roofing materials, but without the right engineering, they’re also the least cool of the cool roofing options. Or, to be more precise, they’re the least reflective. And you want your roof to reflect, not collect, the heat. To improve the green qualities of these roofs, consumers…

When Is It A Good Time To Do Roof Coating?

This is not a recommended option for asphalt shingle roofs including most residential roofs. Roof coating applies to mostly commercial, flat or membrane roofs. There are some circumstances where roof coating is appropriate. Sometimes you can coat your roof instead of having to actually remove it and replace it with a new one. It can…

Hodges Roofing Does Vinyl Siding in Winston Salem, NC

QUESTION: VINYL SIDING VS ALUMINUM SIDING ANSWER: When it comes to installing or replacing siding, most homeowners must consider the decision of vinyl siding versus aluminum siding. These days, more and more people choose vinyl siding. In fact, some estimates say that vinyl siding now makes up over 80% of siding installed. Here are a…

Tearing Off Old Roof vs. Roofing Over

A common question we get from customers is can we just install the new roof over the existing one. The thought is that it will save time and money for the customer. However, it’s not recommend to install materials over shingles. Doing so does not allow for a proper inspection of the wood deck to…