Category Archives: Composition Shingle

Check Out Lone-Star Roof Systems

Did you know Lone-Star Roof Systems is your one-stop shop for all your roofing needs? As Texas’ Premier roofing company, we do new construction roofs, reroofs, repairs, and anything in-between! Whether you are looking for the best roof of the … Continue reading

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How to Identify – and Avoid – Faulty Shingles

  Any good business owner can tell you that quality matters. From the quality of your materials, to the quality of your finished products, to the quality of your employees – quality always serves a business and its customers well. … Continue reading

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Mid-tier vs. Upper-tier Shingles

Have you ever had a roofing salesman in your home start discussing “designer” or “luxury” shingles for your new roof and wondered what in the world they were talking about? Read on to find out!  

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The best roof systems are made with the best materials!

Here at Lone-Star Roof Systems we always prefer to use the highest-quality materials from the best manufacturers we can find. With companies like GAF, Sheffield, and DuroLast supplying our materials we are often able to guarantee our work for each … Continue reading

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Home Inspections

Buying and maintaining a home can be a scary proposition, especially for first-timers, but with a little preparation you can be on top of the process and buy with confidence. When buying a home it is always important to insist on … Continue reading

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How to Avoid Leaks, Ensure Proper Installation

Many homes are susceptible to leaks at penetrations such as chimneys or vents where there is a hole through the roof. Leaks can be avoided with correct installation or repair practices. Here are some things you need to know to … Continue reading

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Curb Appeal, How Important is your Roof when Buying or Selling?

Whether you are buying or selling a home, a good roof can help you and a bad roof can hurt you. Most people think the biggest draw for home buyers is a great kitchen, but this is not true. A … Continue reading

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Made in America Home: Sponsored, in part, by GAF

The second “Made in America Home” was built in Chesapeake, VA, with 100% American made product from the J-bolts in the foundation to the shingles on the roof. As North America’s largest roofing manufacturers, GAF supplied materials and sponsored the … Continue reading

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What’s in a Roof?: Composite Shingle System

  Last week I outlined the components of a Composite Shingle Roof System and their basic functions. Each component comes in several brands and some in different styles from the same brand. Several manufacturers of shingles also carry their own … Continue reading

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What’s in a Roof?

A good roof is more than shingles or tiles, it is a system with several components which work together to protect your home from the elements. Without quality products and proper installation a roof will not be as durable or … Continue reading

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