Adding a roof to an existing porch is a great way to make the space more usable. Putting a roof on the porch means you can sit out on sunny days and enjoy the shade. You can also leave shoes out on the porch on a rainy day and know that they won’t get soaked. […]
“Cool” Roofs Do More than You Think
For many years, roofing professionals have understood the benefits of using reflective roofing materials and coatings in hot climates. In areas like Florida and Arizona, the energy-saving benefits of a “cool” roof are hard to ignore. In fact, both The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the International Energy Conservation Code […]
101 The Fox Host Gets Roof from Shamrock
When it comes to roofs in Kansas City, there’s no better contractor to call than Shamrock Roofing and Construction. That’s exactly what the Kansas City radio station 101 The Fox host did when it was time for new roofing on his Kansas City, Missouri, home. Brian Adams, known to radio fans as Slacker, says he […]
Best Roofs for Midwest Homes
In Kansas, we see it all. In the winter it can be below freezing one day and 60 and sunny the next. During the spring, it’s not unusual to experience snow, tornadoes, rain, and sun all in one week. To say Midwest weather is unpredictable is an understatement, which is why Midwest roofing materials need […]
Benefits of Using Drones for Roof Inspections In Kansas City
For years, roof inspections from roofing companies in Kansas City involved a contractor climbing a ladder and walking on top of the roof. This traditional way of inspecting is fairly risky, from faulty roofs to ladder safety, many malfunctions and falls can happen, which is why there are many benefits for KC roofing contractors in Kansas City to use drones for roof inspections. […]
Roofing Alphabet: F is for Flashing In Kansas City
If you look up at a roof, you may notice metal material surrounding the base of certain areas, such as the chimney, skylights, and roof valleys. That metal is what is known as flashing. This is the roofing alphabet: F is for flashing in Kansas City. For both residential and commercial roofing in Kansas City [...]
