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Hampton Roads, Virginia is demanding on roofs and roofing materials. In the summer the unbearable humidity and stark harshness of our sun can zap the life out of a lot of roofs. Tidewater doesn't deal with the bitter winters as is seen in the northern states, but we are prone to ice storms. The extreme temperatures can weaken roofing materials and make roofs susceptible to leaks.
As a metropolitan area, Hampton Roads is home to over a million people and cities like Chesapeake are seeing tremendous growth. On the peninsula Hampton and Newport News play hosts to military bases and several research facilities. The Southside also has military bases and areas like Suffolk are home to farmlands and food processing. Our roads are clogged and that's not just a headache for commuters. Pollution from cars, trucks, and jet fighters can settle on roofs and weaken the materials. The salt water and swamps can irritate a home's exterior. The most taxing time for homes in Tidewater is hurricane season. No one will forget Isabel and Franklin will never forget Floyd.
Hurricanes bring damaging wind and rain. Many homeowners in Hampton Roads worry about food, water, rain, and flooding when we're being hit by a hurricane. As residents of Suffolk will never forget, Tidewater isn't immune to tornados. Hurricanes and thunderstorms will wreak havoc in our metro area with brutal winds, water spouts, and tornados. Roofers in Tidewater see an increased amount of business after natural disasters.
Smart homeowners will have their roofs regularly checked and repaired by a professional roofing company. The time to find out you have a leak is not during 100mph winds. Roofers can help identify and repair trouble spots in a roof before a storm hits. Loose or damaged shingles may be missed by a home owner. If these are repaired before a storm, it can help reduce damage endured during a storm.
Suffolk and Chesapeake have seen more than their fair share of tornados. Thankfully tornados in Hampton Roads do not tend to be bad ones, but they can still damage property. It's important to have a roof checked by a professional roofer after a storm even if there are no visible missing shingles. Professional roofers can identify hidden weak spots in a roof. Neglected weak spots can lead to costly water damage or even structural failure.
Roofing concerns aren't just limited to home owners. Hampton Roads has a strong presence in military, government, agricultural, and industrial business sectors. Different businesses need different structures. Different structures need different roofing materials. A good roofer is qualified to handle a myriad of roofing types.
Metal roofing is seen quite often in the older homes in Suffolk. These roofs can last a lifetime if they're properly maintained. Shingle roofs are very common with the new construction in Chesapeake. Flat roofs are popular in the industrial sector. Flat industrial roofs use to be gravel roofing. Now there is an energy efficient roofing system called TPO (ThermoPlastic Olefin). It's a special type of rubber roofing. TPO roof systems almost never leak and can stand up to the harshest storms. Outdated flat roofing materials tend to plagued with leaks. Updating a flat roof with modern roofing materials can solve leaks and prevent structural damage. "Green roofs" are becoming popular in Tidewater. Roof top gardens are not only in New York. Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake are experiencing an increase of interest in this type of roof. Jeff Childers, owner of Aqua Shield Roof Corp, is an expert at Green Roofs Projects. He knows the importance of being EcoStar rated.
Roofers in Hampton Roads need to understand the customer's desires and nature's demands and should be able to advise their clients when selecting types of roofing. Many customers approach a roofing company with a roof choice in mind. Others don't quite know what their options are. A good roofing company will take the time to sit down with a client and help the customer balance their needs with their desires. A top-notch roofing company will understand a quality installation or repair demands high quality materials as well as supreme workmanship. Jeff Childers holds his employees to the highest standards and only accepts the best work from them. The customer will be happy long before Mr. Childers is.
Roofs help protect families and businesses from Mother Nature's harshest moments. Whether it is roof repair or roof construction, using a qualified roofing expert is essential. In Hampton Roads it's especially important to use a roofer who understands our unique weather. Jeff Childers has a long history of roofing in Tidewater. Aqua Shield Roofing Corp understands what makes Hampton Roads special.
