Red Dog's Roofing Blog: Roof Installation

Did you know that roughly three of every four homes in America are capped with shingle roofs? Homeowners across the nation tend to opt to install asphalt shingles on their roofs in order to protect their homes, and there's a good reason for that: Shingles are inexpensive. However, there are a number...

There may be no roofing material that is more timeless than wood shakes. Wood shakes have been in use for millennia, providing a unique, natural appeal as well as protection for homes. As a tried and true roofing material, there are some obvious benefits to wood shingle roofing. However, as more mod...

Are you considering slate tile for your new roof? Like any other roofing material, slate tile has a host of benefits and drawbacks that are unique. For example, folks favor slate tile roofing because they love its look, yet others shy away from slate, due to its price. Where do you stand? Well, if...

Your roof will endure hours and hours of sunlight this summer. And with all those solar rays comes heat gain for your home. So, what can you do to ensure that you aren’t paying hundreds to keep your home cool in the middle of the summer? Well, there are a few steps that you can take to make your roo...

Whether you’re finishing your new home build or you’re redoing your roof to ensure that your home remains protected from the elements, you have some decisions in front of you. You’ll have to decide on the right roofing material for your abode, as well as the color of said material. So, how do you de...

If you’re about to put new shingles on top of your home, then you may find yourself sitting in front of a dozen catalogs, pouring over the hundreds of shingle options out there. How do you choose the right one? Well, for starters, we advise our clients to look for a shingle that will perform well fi...

Your roof should be rugged. Preferably, it’d be impenetrable. Unfortunately, roofs aren’t perfectly impervious to damage. Even the most expensive roofing materials are prone to damage over time. So, what causes roof damage? And how can you avoid it? Well, today, we have the answers. As Massachusetts...

If you have a roof that’s a bit out of shape, you may be asking yourself, do I need to have it repaired? Or is it time to replace my roof? It’s an important question, since the monetary difference between a repair and a replacement can be in the thousands. As Massachusetts' trusted source for roofin...

With summer in full swing (the summer solstice was on the 21st, by the way!), it’s officially the best time to have your roof repaired or replaced. It might come as a surprise to some, since temperatures can get sweltering, especially on top of a black-shingled roof. However, summer actually provide...

The Limited Lifetime Warranty has become an industry standard term for asphalt roofing shingles. Shingles manufactured in the past were warrantied for a specified number of years, such as a 30-year shingle. GAF coined the term limited lifetime warranty for their asphalt roofing shingles, and soon th...