Expert Home & Roofing Tips
Check out the most recent articles from Stevens Roofing Corporation below for home and roofing tips from our experienced roofing contractor team. Have a specific question or ready to learn more about our services? Give us a call at 757-231-9688 today.
6 Reasons Copper Is The Best Material For Your Roof
You have plenty of materials to choose from if it’s time to replace the roof on your Norfolk-area home – including copper. Copper roofs not only give your home a “wow” factor which sets it apart from all the rest but they’re also durable enough to last a lifetime. Let’s look at some of the […]
Behind The Scenes Of A Beautiful Copper Roof Replacement
Roofing in America has come a long way since the days of using tree bark and animal skins which failed to lock out rodents and insects. These early roofs were not waterproof and degraded quickly. Copper emerged in the colonial era as a durable roofing material in which many of these roofs are still intact, […]
A Historical Perspective On 3 Benefits Of Copper Roofing
Ancient Egyptians did not accidentally make their hieroglyph for copper, identical to their symbol for eternal life, the ankh. Copper has been known and respected for its durability, beauty, and efficiency for thousands of years.
Behind The Scenes Of A Quality Slate Roof Installation
It’s no wonder you’re looking forward to getting your new slate roof installed. In addition to its beauty and distinctive texture, slate is durable – capable of lasting from 75 to 150 years. It’s fireproof, too, which means it’s safe. And the fact that it’s a great insulator means it may even lower your energy […]
How Your Slate Shingles Are Created
There are many reasons why you should consider slate shingles for your roof replacement, including their durability and the fact that they boost your home’s resale value. But what exactly is slate roofing? How are its shingles created, and what happens if repair work is needed? Here’s a closer look.
Is a Copper Roof Worth the Expense?
As you shop around for a new roof for your Norfolk area home, you might run across a copper roof. You might also dismiss this option after considering the upfront cost, which can be a bit high relative to other roofing types. However, you shouldn’t brush aside the idea of getting a copper roof so […]
3 Reasons Why You Should Choose Slate Roofing
Which material to choose is vital when it’s time to replace your home’s roof. Asphalt shingles are a popular option, while metal shingles are another. But don’t forget about slate roofing. Slate comes with several advantages and adds timeless beauty to any home. There are also a few important reasons why choosing a slate roof for […]
The Importance Of Preserving Your Historic Roofing
Owning a historic home is rewarding and challenging. You are preserving an old structure which has a lot of history and likely a lot of charm. That’s the rewarding part. The challenging part is keeping the home historically accurate while living in it today. This challenge includes the roofing which protects the building from the […]
When You Need To Call A Historic Roof Specialist
When do Norfolk-area homeowners and business owners need a roofer specializing in historic roof replacement? Must your home or business have a bronze plaque attached to the front to warrant a specialist?
A Look Back At The History Of Roofing
Think of any American natural resource. If we cannot grow or harvest it, we must mine it. Over hundreds of years of inventiveness, innovation, and hard work, Americans have found ingenious ways to roof and protect our homes and businesses. We have grown trees to turn into wood shakes, mined and cleaved slate, quarried and […]
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