Your roof can do more than just protect your home from the elements. It can also help reduce your heating and cooling bills. Here are just a few of the things you can do to help make your roof more energy-efficient. Keep Up on Maintenance Regular maintenance of your roof by a professional roofing company is important for a variety of reasons. When it comes to reducing your energy bills, regular maintenance can help catch leaks that can lead to wet insulation. Wet insulation results in heat loss, so leaks must be caught as quickly as possible. The easiest means of avoiding problems and maintain ..read more

Building a new home can be a rewarding experience for many individuals and their families. While home ownership can be a huge accomplishment, it can be challenging to coordinate different design elements in modern homes. The following guide provides simple tips and tricks on how to match the color of a new roof with a home. The Design of Your Home and a New Roof When designing a home, it’s important to make sure that the exterior follows a cohesive theme. While each room in a home can have a different theme, the exterior of a home should have a single unified appearance. If a home has several ..read more

Choosing a roof replacement or repair when it starts to sag or leak can be aggravating. Roofing experts, like Muth & Company Roofing, say that the age of your roof is a key consideration. Here are some roofing material types, and their typical longevity, to compare and contrast. Asphalt and fiberglass shingles commonly have a life span of 15 to 20 years. High-grade shingles may offer 25 years of service. Roofs built with wood shingles or shakes have an average life of 15 to 30 years. Rubber roofing is available in shingles or large rolls. Depending on the installation and rubber quality ..read more

The Importance Of Quality Roofing Materials Can Be The Deciding Factor For Your Home’s Appearance A lot of roofing contractors may have quality people. But all the best roofers in the Columbus, OH won’t be able to help you with your roofing problem without quality roofing materials and tools. Here are other aspects that set good roofing contractors apart from bad ones in terms of quality. Quality Roofing Materials The quality of the roofing materials can be the difference between a successful roof fix and a temporary remedy that merely delays the inevitable. Bad contractors will use more affo ..read more

There are several factors that can cause granule loss on your roof’s shingles. While the accumulation of granules in Columbus, OH, gutters and downspouts can be concerning, it doesn’t automatically mean that your roof is damaged. Here are some of the most common causes. Normal Loss from New Shingles If you recently replaced your roof and see a pile of asphalt granules on the ground below your downspout, don’t worry; this is normal. Granules get loosened from the shingle’s surface by roofers walking on it during the installation process, and are then washed off the roof and down into the gutte ..read more

  Go up to the attic on a hot summer day. Chances are you will be met with a blast of hot, humid air. Have you ever wondered if your attic ventilation affects your air conditioner’s efficiency? Under ventilation causes your air conditioner to work harder. This makes it more difficult to keep the upper levels of your home cool. Fortunately, Muth & Company Roofing has tips on how to save money on your energy bills. All by improving the ventilation in your attic. Installing Attic Vents Increases Attic Ventilation Not only does an unventilated or under ventilated attic contain humidity f ..read more

  The problem some homeowners might have with getting their home improvement projects done is that it’s hard to decide where to start. This is especially true if you’re working within a budget. Here at Muth & Company Roofing, we’ve had over two decades worth of experience with roofing and home improvement. We’ve put all this information into a smart home project prioritization guide to see what should come first. Start with a Clean Slate to Begin your Home Project It’s hard to see what needs to be done when everything is buried under a ton of clutter. The first important step in your ..read more

When it comes to roof maintenance, should you repair or replace your roof?   Here’s what to consider. Does the roof just need to be repaired? Or is a completely new roof the way to go? Roof damage is usually gradual but often inescapable. There are several factors that can contribute to roof damage. Condensation Wind Sun Rain Snow and ice Trees and leaves Here are 4 things to look for when trying to decide how extensive of a roof repair job you need to make: Moisture: Look at your interior walls. Are there moisture marks or brown stains? Is the paint peeling? These can all be signs of ..read more

As a homeowner, you have the choice of a proactive or reactive roof maintenance plan. With either method, the end result is the same. But in the long run, a proactive approach will save you a lot of time, money, and frustration. The Difference Between Proactive & Reactive Roof Maintenance According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, to be proactive is to “control a situation by causing something to happen rather than responding to it after it has happened.” When it comes to your roof, this involves taking an active role in the maintenance of your home by performing regular inspections and ..read more

Still have questions about metal roofing? Not a problem! Muth & Company, your expert Columbus roofer, is here with the answers to a few more of the frequently asked questions about metal roofing. “Does the paint on metal roofing flake or chip?” First of all, metal roofing systems will last at least 50 years. And their paint finishes will keep going strong for the same length of time. The brands installed by Muth & Company carry comprehensive warranties against flaking, chipping and fading, so there is no need to worry about having an ugly roof a few years down the road. “How many color ..read more