SB Roofing Blog

If you live in Virginia Beach and you need a new roof, think about getting a metal roof. Metal roofs are perfect for Virginia weather, keeping homes cooler in the summer and preventing ice dams in winter.
 
In the winter, snow slides off a metal roofing preventing ice dams. You don’t have to worry about water seeping in below the shingles, freezing and causing the shingles to lift.

Metal roofing is more energy efficient that asphalt shingles. They are have highly reflectivity coating which commonly saves 20-30% on air-conditioning costs because they reflect much of the sun's heat.

But like all energy efficient home improvements, metal roofs will increase the value of your home; and with such a long life, 20-30 years longer than shingles, the investment in metal roofing promises you a high ROI, should you choose to sell at some point.
 
For a new roof, contact SB Roofing.

Remember the home energy tax credit? That was extended through the end of 2011. If you need to fix a roof, or need a new roof, now is the time. If you have not had a roof inspection for a while, have it done now. If you need any roof repairs, or if you need a new roof as a result of your roof inspection, get it done while you can take advantage of the home energy tax credit.

You may claim a credit for 10% percent of the total cost of the metal roofing or asphalt shingles, or new energy efficient skylights for your existing primary residence.

There are a few rules and restrictions, however:

• The maximum combined credit is $500 (10% of $5,000 in total cost) for all allowable products purchased between 2006 and 2011.
• The credit is for the price of the product only, not labor.
• Energy tax credits are nonrefundable, which means you can only claim a credit to offset taxes you owe for the year.
• Tax credits may only be claimed once and are limited to the year in which you purchased the item.

If you are in need of a new roof or need a roof inspection, or if you are installing energy efficient skylights, contact SB Roofing.