SB Roofing Blog

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.

Residential metal roofs provide energy savings, beauty, and protection for your Virginia Beach home for a lifetime. Metal roofs are also available in a wide variety colors to complement any style home. Metal roofs last 2 to 3 times longer than most other roof types. A metal roof will probably be your last roof.

The main benefit of metal roofing is that it can help to increase the efficiency of your home.  This increase in energy efficiency saves you money. Residential metal roofs utilize reflective pigment technology.  It reflects heat away from the home rather than absorbing it like other roofing materials thus lowering utility bills.

All metal roofs are made from 30-60% recycled material, so by choosing a metal roof, you'll do your part for the environment. Traditional shingles add an estimated 20 billion pounds of waste to U.S. landfills annually. Metal roofs can often be installed over an existing roof, no more tear-off and disposal.

Contact SB Roofing for an estimate on a metal roof for your home.

You may have been putting off the new roof, but it isn’t easy to forget about when large storms loom off the coast of Mexico. Now may be the time for you to consider taking on that roofing project.

Replacing your roof is a large and expensive home improvement project but when done right, with the right materials you improve your home’s appearance, value and structural integrity. But your roof will also look great, last a long time, and do its job.

But, which roofing shingles do you choose?

Asphalt shingles are the most widely used. They are relatively cheaper than most other types of shingles, and they come in a wide range of colors and designs and are quite durable. These shingles can last up to twenty years.

Composite shingles are made from many different materials. These shingles are are inexpensiveYou also have a lot of options in their appearance because they come in a wide variety of colors and styles.

Wood shingles or shakes, are made from medicated woods : pine, spruce, or cedar. Some setbacks of wood are breakage, deformity, and cowering. So it is usually recommended that when using wood that you do a roof replacement in 10 years or so. However, they look beautiful.

Architectural Shingles resemble a shake shingle.  These shingles look great and have a great warranty which usually ranges from 30 years to lifetime.