Tile Roofing is far more durable than conventional shingle roofing, but will you be getting a good deal? Why should you choose tile roofing? Tile roofing lasts 50 years up to however long the structure lasts! That?s why people across the United States and around the world have tile roofing installed. Schulte Roofing is known as the leading College Station roofing company that installs high quality tile roofing. Schulte has 18 years of experience in roof materials and construction and saves you the hassle of finding a reliable College Station roofing company, so you can make the best decision for your home or business.

What is tile roofing exactly?

Tile is roofing is exactly what it sounds like. Tiles on your roof! But don?t be fooled; a lot of layers, parts, and procedures go into installing the kind of high quality College Station tile roofing that only Schulte can provide. The National Roofing Contractors Association simply describes how tile roofing is made: ?clay tile is produced by baking molded clay into tile?.a Schulte Roofing are the experts in installation and maintenance of tile roofing.

Is roofing tile red, round, and for luxury homes?

No, actually there are a wide range of colors and styles opening the creation of many looks and styles that are visually appealing. Whether you?re looking for tile roofing that has a detailed and specific style, or if you just want a long-lasting and good looking tile roof, Schulte can construct the College Station roof that you need.

What are the benefits of Tile Roofs?

Compared to wood shake, asphalt, or metal roofs, tile roofing wins hands down. The Tile Roofing Institute says that ?Clay and concrete roof tiles are the sturdiest and safest in the roofing industry, and when installed properly, they?re virtually maintenance free and offer the longest warranty in the roofing business.? Some of the benefits include holding up against 125mph winds, resistant to hail, earthquakes, and it has a Class-A fire rating.

Does tile roofing break easily?

Despite the widely held belief that tile breaks easily, it?s simply not true with roofing. If you have talked to a reliable and trustworthy College Station roofing company like Schulte Roofing, then the work that is always done is of the highest quality. As the Tile Roofing Institute says ?Many people have the wrong idea about tile roofs ? in fact, tile is more durable than other roofing materials and is able to withstand extreme weather conditions from hot to cold.?

How much does tile roofing cost?

The short term costs of tile roofing are usually much higher than other roofing material, but the cost over lifetime will be much lower due to little to no maintenance or repair costs. ?Typically the roof tile manufacturer guarantees their products for fifty years to the life of the structure, and over time that can be quite a cost savings.?

Schulte Roofing wants your family to be safe and your company to grow. Their professionalism, workmanship, integrity, and honesty prove over and over again that they are the #1 College Station roofer in the region. Feel free to call them at 800-FOR-ROOF (800-367-7663) or (936) 825-3842 and set up a free appointment to meet with them to see how they can help you reach your goals!

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What It Means to Be a Licensed Roofing Contractor

Licensing applies to individual contractors who perform both residential and commercial roofing. The licenses are distributed through the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas and aim to protect consumers while increasing the quality of contractors in the state. You can check if your roofer is licensed, or search for licensed roofers in your area on their website. In order to stay licensed, contractors must complete an examination and perform continuing education courses that further their knowledge. When you choose a licensed roofing contractor, you have the peace of mind that you are hiring a complete professional who knows the craft backward and forwards.

We Take Pride in Our Work

Building the perfect roof is an art form and most roofing contractors take great pride in the work they do. We believe a roof adds character or accentuates the style and design of any home or commercial building. Whether you need a roof to be aesthetically pleasing or just functional, a roofing contractor will be more than happy to work with you to achieve your goals. If you aren?t sure what style or roofing material you would like, ask your roofing contractor for a recommendation!

The nails used in roofing are extremely important in the terms of how well your roof will perform and last over its lifetime.a In College Station roofing, nails provide added strength to both the outer roof (shingles, metal sheeting, etc.) and to the inner roof (trusses and support structures) during stormy and windy weather.a Different nails are used in different areas of the roof based on the anticipated structural demands of a given section and for environmental demands.

Roofing nails can be classified by size and shape.a The overall shape of roofing nails help College Station roofers by including a pointed tip for easy insertion, a wide and flat head to minimize the damage to surrounding materials, and a short shank.

Roofing Nails by Type

Aluminum Nails: Aluminum nails are widely used for metal roofs and composite or asphalt shingle roofs.a However, in areas like Houston where salt can be found in the air, aluminum nails would not be suitable.a Instead, coastal regions should use stainless steel nails.

Stainless Steel Nails: Stainless steel nails are preferred for slate and tile roofs.a Copper nails offer additional algae and mildew prevention and reduction opportunities.a

Galvanized Nails: Galvanized nails are commonly used in asphalt shingles withstand rust better than other nails because of its outer zinc coating.

Roofing Nails by Size

Roofing nails typically measure between 1 and 6 inches or the shank (nail length).a The shank itself is twisted with a diamond shape tip.a This allows the nail to bite into and pierce wood or other materials in a more efficient matter, even allowing this gentleman to drive it in with his hand.

There are two shank types commonly used; ring shanks and smooth shanks.a Ring shanks have a larger head and are used in areas where high wind is prone.a Smooth shank nails are the nails most used in roofing because they are less expensive than ring shank nails.a However, they are also weaker and should not be used in areas with high wind conditions.

Smaller shank sizes (1-2 inches) are used for thinner roofing materials like shingles while longer nails are used for thicker materials like tiles.

Why Nails Matter in College Station Roofing

College Station, TX resides in the Brazos Valley which is a geographical depression that brings unique weather patterns.a While College Station itself is not normally prone to high wind events like hurricanes, they have sprung up within the last few years.a And every year there seems to be at least one heavy and windy storm to hit the area.

As these periodic events become more common, College Station roofs should be built for those scenarios.a Schulte Roofing builds roofs to exceed manufacturer specifications for these events as a standard way of operating business.a Using nails that are rated for high wind in roofing projects is one of the many ways Schulte Roofing strives for excellence.a If you have any questions about roofing attachment standards and building codes in College Station, TX, contact Schulte Roofing today.

This is a popular question at this time of year.

Is it Safe to Install Roofs throughout the Entire Year in Colorado?

You can install roofs all year long throughout most ofaColorado! There are days that it will not be warm enough for our company to replace a aroof. I?ll tell you more in a moment.

Does the Temperature Matter?

Typically, as long as we get temps that are 40 degrees and higher it is safe to install roofs. If the temps are below 40 degrees there is a possibilityathat the shingle will not seal , so we may stop the installation and come back on a day that isawarm enough to make sure the shingles will sealaproperly. There are multiple items that we take into consideration before we begin a roof install. It?s important for the Colorado Springs Roofer to monitor the weather of the specific location in which the roof is to be installed. Even in the Springs temperatures and weather vary tremendously from one part of town to the next. Many times in the Winter snowfall may occur along the front range while the south eastern corner of Colorado Springs is experiencing a nice 40 degree blue bird day with very little wind. In the image to the left, there is entirely too much snow on the roof. Even if the temps are above 40 degrees the roofer needs to wait for the majority of the snow to melt. The average temps for Jan, Feb, and March in Colorado Springsais 43-48 degrees. Let?s recap some of the winter weather conditions that we look for in considering whether or not we will install an asphalt shingle. The temperature, wind, sunshine and snow all play a part in determine whether it?s safe to install a roof. Not only are we concerned about the day of the install, but the following day may be equally as important.

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Consider the Roofing Material

The roofing material certainly plays apart on the limitations of each product and how each material is impacted by winter weather. Cement, tile, metal, slate and wood can be installed in colder temperatures without any ill impact on the installation. The biggest consideration in bitterly cold weather is for the roof installers. If they?re extremely uncomfortable it would be more productive and safe to wait for a warmer day.

Any Issues for Installing Roofs in the Summer?

Warm weather and summer time in Colorado is known for high winds, hail and lightning. Every Colorado Springs roofer should be award of our violent summer time weather. We have to keep an eye to the sky during the summer to make sure that we?re not caught unaware. Our installers are trained to only remove a reasonable amount of material at any one time. Once material is removed we begin to dry in the area. It is our goal to diligently safe guard our clients property, therefore we are careful with the amount of exposure that an uncovered roof has during the course of the day. Whether it?s summer time or winter we advise that every roofer should always have tarps on hand. In addition, asphalt roofs are easier to scuff in the summer and roofers should attempt to minimize scuffing shingles by utilizing foam rubber and carpet pads.

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So for the most part we can install roofs all year round!

The storm of chaos brewing in the residential roofing industry has culminated with a spike in questionable business ethics and unsustainable practices. In 2016 we have seen several new roofing companies in Colorado Springs that are engaging in illegal and questionable marketing decisions. There are companies and individuals selling roofs without a roofing license. Salesmenafrom other statesaexpecting and demanding that we hire them after they hear of large hailstorms in Colorado Springs. There are several roofers Colorado Springs has to offer, and a homeowner may select one that illegally covers deductibles. Insurance companies are denying to pay for components that they once covered. Multiple new roofers in Colorado Springs and several seemingly established companies are stating that they will upgrade roof systems for free to a class 4 shingle. That sounds like a good deal, but in a moment I?ll explain that it?s not. Roof salesmen pursue homes that have yard signs, committing tortuous interference, in order to offer illegal incentives while using strong arm sales tactics to persuade clients from using an ethical and law abiding roofing company to hiring them. Out of town roofing installers, unfamiliar with our codes are being hired byaColorado Springs Roofing Companiesawithout any training and they are dispatched to the field to install roofs for Colorado Springs homeowners, without supervision. Out of town storm chasing salesmen are hired by Colorado Springs roofing companies to sale and oversee roof installs without any understanding of our codes, snow loads and ice dams. Let?s take a look at several of these issues and how the homeowner is impacted by these practices. There is a lot of chaos in the Colorado roofing industry, especially after a hailstorm.

Several Roofers Colorado Springs Has to Offer are Committing Roof Deductible Insurance Fraud

This is an ongoing issue that we?ve addressed many times. It is obvious that homeowners are willing to collaborate in this crime. Even after Senate Bill 38 became law homeowners and roofing companies in Colorado Springs turned a blind eye to the legal ramifications and willingly continue to engage in this detrimental and illegal activity. If what I?ve been told is true than the good news is there are several insurance companies that have started to levy heavy fines on Denver Roofers. Fraud examiners have begun interviewing homeowners in Denver and I suspect that Colorado Springs is next. What good is the law if it?s not followed by it?s constituents? This is exciting to witness the beginning stages of accountability in this arena. If you?re a homeowner and you happen to be in public service take my advise and don?t commit roof deductible insurance fraud. If you ever run for a public office you may be exposed. If you?re a fireman, police officer, attorney, physician, school administrator, corporate officer, military officer, etc? and you are up for promotion and their is some opposition and may not take much effort for someone to discover your insurance fraud. Many insurance company fraud departments welcome homeowners participation in exposing the roofers Colorado Springs building department list as licensed roofers. It would behoove the building department to remove roofers licenses once they commit fraud. I can?t wait to see aggressive changes in this area.

Here?s how I see this issue impacting the homeowner and the Colorado roofing industry. Majority of the Colorado roofs that are replaced are due to a hail storm. Insurers? certainly are in the know, and are aware of providers that are roofing Colorado Springs homesawhile cheating the industry by sending in false documents to cover deductibles. It?s the homeowners responsibility to pay their deductible to the roofer. The roofer is stealing from the insurance company with the help of the homeowner. Ultimately, the insurance companies should reduce all payments to roofers in Colorado Springs.aFrom the insurance companies perspective they are over paying the present day fair market value. If roofers can absorb a deductible than that roofer and homeowner were overpaid. The truth of the matter is that roofer is probably cooking his books and stealing from Worker?s Comp and the I.R.S. There?s no way that insurance companies are over paying for a roof claim. The other thing that?s taking place is the roofer is hiring inferior installers or short changing the homeowner on the roof components. At the end of the day if these practices continue and go unchecked, it will drive ethical and law abiding roofers Colorado Springs has seen and known for years out of business. This would be disastrous for homeowners would only have unbridled companies to provide for their roofing needs.

CERTAIN NEW ROOFERS COLORADO SPRINGS HAS RECENTLY SEEN ARE aGIVING A SUPPOSEDLY FREE UPGRADE TO A CLASS 4aSHINGLE

Several new comers are upgrading roof systems for free to a class 4 roof. The insurance company doesn?t over pay so how can this be done?

• Fraudulent reporting to the I.R.S.
• False reporting to Pinnacol Insurance. if they really have workers compensation insurance.
• False documentation of general liability and workers comp insurance.
• Underpaying employees
• Underpaying sub-contractors
• Paying their workers with cash.
• Incomplete roof systems

The fact of the matter is, I don?t see how this can beadone legally. These roofing contractors in Colorado Springs, CO are cheating the system, therefore it?s not a free upgrade. It will have severe repercussions in the roofing industry.

SALESMEN AND COMPANIES ARE SELLING ROOFS WITHOUT A ROOFING LICENSE IN COLORADO

This is chaos at it?s finest. Unscrupulous people presenting themselves as experts in the roofing industry without proper licensing, insurance and personnel. Buyer beware!!! By now some greedy Colorado Springs roofer has agreedato this scummy activity. Pikes Peak Regional Building Department should revoke the license of a Colorado Springs roofing company that agrees to take over these illegal roof contracts. These contracts are illegal because of several provisions of Senate Bill 38.

INTEGRITY ROOFING AND PAINTING, LLC WILL NOT HIRE MIGRATORY ROOFERS OR SEASONAL SALESMEN

Many Colorado Springs roofing companies will hire out of town installers that have zero understanding of vulnerable roof ares resulting from our wintry environment. Two years ago there was a very large roofing company in Colorado Springs that hired out of town salesmen and roof installers. Many of their roofs were not installed according to code and as a result 30 or so roofs had to be removed and replaced. Thank God that the building department caught these issues and enforced the code with the large and well know company. I?m not bashing anyone for I will not repeat their name, my only point is that in a storm greed may take over the better part of valor and judgement. Hire a company that exercises restraint and only uses their crews and sales team.

OLD SCHOOL PROTOCOL FOR DOOR TO DOOR ROOF SALESMEN IS BEING IGNORED

There was a day in the not to distant past when a roof salesman would not knock on a door that had a yard sign from a Colorado Springs roofer.aToday a whole different breed of salesmen exist that target roofing signs from other companies. This class of salesmen heavy arm home owners by seducing them into breaking their current contract because of a seductive offer that?s too good to be true. We?d recommend to every homeowner that once they?ve selected any one of the myriad of roofers Colorado Springs has to offer than to honor their covenant awith that company and to tell the roof solicitor, ?no thanks.? These roof salesmen that try to break contracts could be prosecuted for tortuous interference.

CONTACT ONE OF THE BEST ROOFERS COLORADO SPRINGS HAS TO OFFER, INTEGRITY ROOFING AND PAINTING, LLC