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 Customer's entire plywood roofing deck needed to be removed and replaced when the contractor installing the insulation attached it directly to the rafters without a ventilation space between the insulation and the plywood. Condensation took its toll. 

Make sure contractors are properly educated and trained before hiring them and save a lot of problems in the future.

Your roof is the first barrier of defense against the elements when it comes to your home or business.  Flashing is an essential part of your roof system.  When installed correctly, it is essential in preventing water intrusion at various locations on your roof.

What is flashing?

The protective seal that prevents water intrusion at areas such as skylights, chimneys, dormers and vents is called flashing.  Flashing is a critical preventive measure for moisture damage where water is most prone to penetrate a roof’s surface.

Where is flashing important?

Flashing is important at all roof penetrations, including edges, valleys, joints and any grooves, gaps, intersections and projections on the roof of any structure.

How can improper flashing damage my...

Our goal is to secure your first line of defense when it comes to the elements. Water, in whatever form, (rain, snow, sleet, or hail), has a way of penetrating any weaknesses in a roofing system. It is our goal to not only install roofs that will stand up to the wear and tear that the weather brings year after year in the Dallas - Fort Worth Area, but to also assist when water intrusions occur.

While many roofs leaks are simple to repair, determining the source of the leak is often the more difficult task. When customers identify a drip in their ceiling, they often assume that the leak is originating above the leakage point, however, a leak can be traveling down a rafter or can even be the accumulation of condensation. For example, it is com...

Dallas / Fort worth metroplex area is one of the areas prone to hurricanes time to time. In preparation for Hurricane this year, there are many ways to prepare yourself and your family should you find yourself in an emergency situation.

Here are 12 tips to remember:

1. Have an evacuation plan.
2. Watch and beware of storm surges/potential flooding locations.
3. Avoid driving in water when you do not how the depths.
4. Check your disaster supplies, such as food, medicine and water. You ideally need a 3-7 day supply of food and 1 gallon of water per day per person. Have medicines ready for 7-days.
5. Make sure you have candles and flashlights, as well as backup batteries.
6. Fill your car’s gas tank.
7. Secure anything that could be picked up by the ...

Most people like to have their a new roof installed in the spring, fall or summer. This beds the question;  what happens to the roofs that are installed in the cold winter months?

Often customers ask us if it is okay to install a new shingle roof when the temperatures are extremely cold. This is especially concerning when they have a choice and must replace their roof immediately.

There are no specific industry guidelines for temperature and roof installation for asphalt shingles, however, various manufacturers do make recommendations. DFW Best  Roofing installs roofs all year round, although, we do pay careful attention to the weather and elect to hold off for warmer days for certain types of applications.

The most important step for a roofin...

A roof is a major investment, and if you are going to spend the money to get a new one, you should find out what kind of warranty it has to protect your investment. Since most people probably don’t spend much time reading the fine print, here is a simple guide to understanding and getting the most from your Billings roofing warranty.


Understand the Extent of a Warranty


The first thing you should know about a warranty is that they are not a guarantee that your roof is going to last forever. If you have a good warranty and something happens to your Dallas / Fort Worth roofing, you can get it repaired with little or no cost to you. It’s important to know what is required of you as the consumer to keep your warranty valid, including regular inspe...

There are few things more devastating to your home then a fire.  Despite the chaos that follows; it’s important that you do a few things right away to make sure you, your family, and your investment in your home and your belongings are protected. Here are four things to do immediately after your home suffers fire damage.


Step 1: Plan for Your Family’s Needs


If your home was damaged to the point that it is unsafe for you to be there, the first thing you need to do is find a place to stay for the night, or perhaps even a few days. If you don’t have family and friends nearby, or you can’t stay with them, contact a local disaster relief organization, such as the Red Cross. In addition to shelter, they can also help you find food, medicine, and ot...

Getting a good roofing contractor is a critical part of ensuring that your roofing work is done right. Unfortunately, not all Dallas / Fort worth roofing contractors are created equal—but here are a three basic keys to look for when you are searching for a contractor.


1. Company Background


Not many people understand the importance of finding out some basic information about a company before you hire them to do any roofing in DFW Metroplex area. Some key questions to ask are how long the company has been in business, and whether they are a local company. If a company has been in business a long time, you can usually trust that they are reliable and have good customer service. Sometimes roofers will advertise in an area, but if they don’t have ...

When skylights are installed, the area from the roof to the ceiling need to be properly insulated. This insulation is along the for perimeter of the skylight. Skylight shaft walls (the area between the roof to the ceiling around the perimeter of the skylight) should be insulated to the same R-value as other exterior walls if the attic they pass through is not insulated.


One option to consider, especially if several skylights are being installed, is to insulate the entire attic by spray foaming along the underside of the roofline, by installing rigid foam above the roof deck,


Please study the following pictures before reading further instructions

Please note the underlayment in the picture.  Also, please not the rigid foam air barrier over the...