Virginia Beach Roofing Blog

Roofing Season Begins

The spring season is the start of exterior home improvement projects. While many homeowners have been fixing up their homes rather than moving, the real estate market is finally rebounding. Now is the season to begin fixing up your home to put it on the market.   If you are...

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SB Roofing Earns Esteemed 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award

SB Roofing has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor awarded annually to approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on Angie’s List, the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies. “It’s a select group of companies rated on Angie’s List...

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Damaged Shingles Can Cause Roof Leaks

One of the worst things to happen to a home for a homeowner are roof leaks.  Unfortunately, many leaking roofs go undetected until we see the damage in the living space. To avoid major roof issues, leaks have to be addressed immediately.   This winter, if you have had high...

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The Right Shingles and the Right Roofer are very Important

If you are experiencing any roofing issues, who you choose for the roof installation or roof repairs is just as important as what you choose for shingles.   Did you know that approximately 90% of all roofing problems are installer error? Most of these issues lie in and around areas...

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Should Your Roof be Repaired or Replaced?

You may have some problems with your roof.  But it is never easy to know if the roof needs to be repaired or replaced. Of course, roof repairs are less expensive than a new roof, but will there be long-term costs that will come into effect if you opt for...

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Green Roofing Materials

When you think of having a green roof, you have a couple of choices. Metal roofs The ultimate green option for roofing is a metal roof.  Metal roofs don’t wear out. They are guaranteed for the lifetime of the homeowner and the guarantee is transferable. Essentially, once the metal roofing...

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Put Money into your Roof

Usually, guests to your home don’t really come over to see the new roof. You don’t often daydream about a new roof either. But, it is the systems of the house and the structural components that keep a house from deteriorating. When you go to sell your house, it will...

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Replace Your Roof before Winter Sets In

Now is the time to be thinking about what needs to be done to maintain and protect your house before winter. Think about your roof. When was your last roof inspection? Does the roof need shingles? Does the flashing need to be looked at to prevent leaks? A roof inspection...

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Discount on New Roofs for Veterans

If you are a veteran and in need of a new roof, roof inspection or roof repairs, SB Roofing in Virginia Beach is your roofing contractor. Through the rest of 2012, SB Roofing is offering $300 off your roof for all veterans. SB Roofing, is committed to providing you with...

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Think About Your Roof Before Winter Sets In

The cold weather is starting to close in. So, if you are a homeowner, there are some things you should be thinking about getting done before winter sets in. Your roof is No. 1. Why is it important? We spend thousands and thousands of dollars on everything inside our homes....

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Metal Roofing Protects Homes from Fire and Extreme Weather

Hailstorms, hurricanes, snow and fires can all cause extensive damage to a home. The roof takes the brunt of extreme weather. Choosing the right roofing material can mean the difference between a minor repair or a major problem. Approximately 10% of homeowners now choose metal roofs when remodeling. Metal roofing...

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Virginia Beach Roofer Reviews

At SB Roofing we take our jobs seriously. We take pride in pleasing our customers and we understand the how important both roof repairs and new roofs are to your home and the investment of your hard earned money that is involved. That is why we use the best materials,...

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Make Your Home Easier to Sell With a New Roof

The real estate market is heating up, but it is still a buyers market. You can make your home more enticing to potential home buyers by taking care of roof repairs or getting a new roof. If you are putting your home on the market, consider the buyer. While buyers...

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Tips for a Successful Roof Renovation

As the years go on and people grow older, so does your home. The changing of seasons and the weather that comes along with it can take a toll on your home, leaving its appearance less than desirable.   Your roof is one of the first things that people will...

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Metal Roofs Withstand High Winds Better than Asphalt Shingles

The hurricane in the Gulf may have you thinking about your roof. If it is time for a roof replacement, you should know that metal roofs weather hurricanes better than asphalt shingles. This makes them have a better ROI than asphalt roofs too. Metal roofs have been subjected to 90...

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Roof Inspections and Maintenance Help Uphold Materials Warranties

Your roof protects you and your home from the weather. If your roof is properly installed and maintained, most roofs last for many years; however, no matter what, at some point your roof will need to be replaced. What do we mean by roof maintenance? Of course, you should schedule...

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Virginia Weather Resulting in Leaking Roofs

This summer Virginia has been having some interesting weather, between heat, wind and rain.  As a result, this severe weather has  caused some extensive roof damage. Even homeowners with fairly new roofs have been discovering roof leaks, damaged and missing shingles and various other problems. Often however, roof leaks are...

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How to Know if you Need Roof Repairs or a New Roof?

You may have a roof leak, or you noticed some loose shingles, perhaps your gutter cleaner told you that your home has some roof problems. The question now is: roof repairs or a new roof? Well, roof repairs are less expensive than a new roof, but are you just putting...

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The Best Roof Choice in Virginia is a Metal Roof

A metal roof can add significant value to your home. Metal roofs not only add a touch of style to your home, they can offer you and your family protection from the elements, they are cleaner, energy efficient, easy to care for and they are a popular roofing choice used...

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A Roof Inspection is an Important Home Improvement Job

Certainly your roof is one of the most important facets of your home. You may love the kitchen an baths, the roof probably rarely crosses your mind, but you certainly cannot live without it. When it comes to home maintenance or home improvement projects, there are few projects that are...

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The Benefits of Metal Roofing

In an effort to reduce energy bills, many homeowners in Virginia are choosing professionally installed metal roofs. Other than reducing home energy bills, there are other benefits of metal roofing over shingles: Low maintenance Extremely durable and lasting for up to 60 plus years Lightweight, so eases structural stress on...

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Reduce Summer Energy Bills with Metal Roofs

Homeowners are searching for ways to reduce energy costs especially now that Summer is here and air conditioning systems will be turned on to keep cool. However, summertime in Virginia can bring some very hot days.A professionally installed Metal Roof will significantly lower energy costs for cooling a home, while...

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Buying or Selling? Get the Roof Inspected

If you are buying or selling a home be sure to have a roof inspection. When you are buying a home, the home inspector will rarely view the roof from on the roof. They will generally view the roof from the attic and from below and will look at receipts...

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SB Roofing Wins Best of Virginia Beach Two Years in a Row

For the second consecutive year, SB Roofing has been selected for the 2012 Best of Virginia Beach Award in the Residential Roofing Contractors category by the US Commerce Association (USCA). Nationwide, only 1 in 70 (1.4%) 2012 Award recipients qualified as Two-Time Award Winners. Your selection as a 2012 Award...

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Prolong the Life of Your Roof

Owners of older homes generally realize the importance of preventative maintenance. This includes routine roof inspections. As the main barriers that keep the elements out of your home, it puts up with rain, wind and attacks from falling tree limbs and other debris. As a result, roofers say it’s important...

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GAF Shingles are Some of the Most Popular Shingles

GAF is North America’s largest roof shingle manufacturer, and SB Roofing has just become a GAF certified roofer. So now you have even more residential roofing options for your home. GAF Timberline® & Designer Shingles Are Part Of the Lifetime Roofing System! When you use GAF Shingles you get a...

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Roof Inspections Help you Plan and Budget for Roof Repairs

It is spring, time for your bi-annual roof inspection. This is the perfect time of year for a roof inspection. If roof problems are uncovered, you have several months of nice weather in which to get your roof repaired or replaced.   Regardless of if you are putting your house...

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Invest in Your Roof with Cedar Shingles

The spring is the perfect time for replacing the roof. If it is time for you to replace the roof on your Virginia home, and you want to increase curb appeal and set your home apart, consider cedar shakes or cedar shingles. Cedar shingles are the perfect way to increase...

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Do You Need Roof Repairs or a New Roof?

There may be some indications that you have some problems with your roof. Do you need a roof repair or a new roof? Obviously, roof repairs are less expensive.   Replacing your roof is more expensive, but depending on your circumstances it is often the better choice. However, sometimes there...

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The Difference Between Shingle Materials

No one wants to repair the roof or put on a new roof. A new roof is perhaps the most unexciting home improvement project. But it may be one of the most necessary. Not only is it a huge project but it also has a dramatic effect on the appearance...

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SB Roofing Receives 2011 Best of Virginia Beach Award

SB Roofing has been selected for the 2011 Best of Virginia Beach Award in the Residential Roofing Contractors category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have...

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It is Time for a Roof Inspection

Many homeowners forget about their roof until there is a problem. This is no way to treat one of the most important aspects of your home. Other than visual signs that you have an aging roof, there are additional components to your roof system that are not always easily identifiable....

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The Advantages of Synthetic Roofs

We discovered a documentary on "Designing Spaces" where their hosts Debi Marie and David Jones explore the benefits of synthetic roofing.  The documentary is a simple six minute video that discuses the benefits of synthetic roofing versus the more traditional materials like slate, concrete, metal roofs, or cedar roofs. Of...

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Not Every Roofing Contractor has a Guarantee

It is hard to find a roofer and we know it. Unfortunately there are a lot of unsavory roofing contractors out there. That is why at SB Roofing we have a guarantee. We guarantee quality workmanship, affordable roofing solutions, and peace of mind quality. Our goal is to offer you...

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Metal Roofs Are Perfect for All Seasons

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....

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Energy Tax Credits Apply to New Roofs

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...

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Metal Roofs are Beating the Competition

There are several reasons standing-seam metal roofing is becoming more and more popular.  Metal roofs are durable, fire retardant and almost maintenance-free.  They offer environmental benefits, using a majority of recycled material in their construction. They are also energy efficient; metal reflects heat and blocks its transfer into the attic....

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How Roof Certifications Help Both The Home Buyer AND Seller

A critical part of real estate sales is the professional documentation and certification that the home is of good repair and working order.  Such a certification is provided via the unbiased professional “Home Inspection”.  But buyers beware.  Many home inspectors will not walk on a roof due to possibility of...

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Metal Roofs are Perfect for Homeowners and Builders in Virginia

Metal Roofs are increasingly common not only due to the fact of cost but for the reason that of versatility and green capabilities. Whether you want to replace your old roof or are considering the what roofing material to add to your newly built home, a metal roof will complement...

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Have a Reputable Roofer Do Your Roof Inspection

Some contractors will take a cursory look at the exterior of your roof and call it a roof inspection. If you have had your roof for a long time or feel it is time for a roof inspection, call a reputable roofer who does roof inspections. A thorough roof inspection...

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Green Roofs are Metal Roofs

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...

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Hire the Right Roofers

Hire the right roofer. Being selective and ensuring that you do your research on the company you choose to do your roofing is very important. When we were thinking about what to blog about this week it came to us on a Google search. Some of the top roofing headlines...

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Inspect Your Roof

The recent bout of destructive weather has left homeowners scrambling to make roof repairs to torn  shingles, eaves, gutters and chimneys. Roof Inspection and Repair The typical life span of a roof is between 18 and 20 years, but problems certainly arise along the way. Too often, people wait until...

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Which Shingles to Choose for your Roof

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...

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Metal Roofs Perform Better in Hurricanes

Overall, metal roofs perform better in hurricanes than asphalt or other types of roofs. In fact, Sal Alfano of Remodeling Magazine reported that homes renovated with standing-seam metal roofing show a rate of up to 95.5% cost recouped for homes in the Eastern states, and 6% resale value gain over...

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Prepare your Virginia Roof for Hurricane Irene

There are ways to prepare your roof for Hurricane Irene. While you don’t have time to replace your roof, you can be sure that it has the best chance for successfully keeping you and your home dry. Remove all debris from your roof top.  During strong storms and hurricanes the...

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Increase Your Home's Value so You Can Move to Paradise

As a homeowner doing home maintenance is a fact of life, especially if you want to sell your home someday and move to paradise. Well that’s the dream anyway, but home maintenance is a fact of life. Replacing and repairing roofs are part of home maintenance, albeit the least exciting...

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A New Roof May Make Your Home Easier to Sell in this Market

In this slow Virginia real estate market, anything you can do to make your home more saleable would be beneficial. Many homeowners who are thinking about putting their home on the market need to consider the buyer. This is no longer a seller's market, and it hasn’t been in a...

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ABOUT SB ROOFING

Commercial and Residential Class A Contractor

Here at SB Roofing, we are dedicated to providing quality products, craftsmanship, and service. But, more importantly, we want to assure that you are completely satisfied with the job we do for you.

We are experienced providers of the industry's most secure residential roofing solutions, providing Hampton Roads homeowners with over 25 years experience. From immediate roofing estimates to quick service to final clean-up, we have built our reputation on protecting your most important investment - your home!

We pay special attention to detail by having continuous job supervision and highly qualified installers on every job. Also, SB Roofing maintains discreet relationships with roofing manufacturers and distributors, allowing us to provide you with the best prices, availability and selection at all times. And our work is backed by a full warranty that covers labor & materials.

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