Asphalt shingle costs are getting more expensive. Composition shingle manufacturers have announced some pretty hefty price increases that are expected to total between 12% & 20% over the next 45 days. Therefore, if you will be needing a roof anytime soon, I would encourage you to act now. Otherwise you are bound to pay more […]
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It is not advisable to install more than one type of roof exhaust vent upon a roof. The reason is simply due to the fact that various types of roof vents provide varying amounts of exhaust ventilation. So, when more than one type of vent is installed on a roof, if one type of vent […]
We are fast approaching the April 3, 2011 anniversary date of one of the biggest hail storms ever to hit our area and a significant number of those damaged properties are still awaiting necessary repairs to address the damage. If you own such a property, it is important you realize that your insurance company likely […]
Obviously the GAF Materials Corporation thinks highly of Larry L. Vaught Roofing. Otherwise they wouldn’t have certified us as a Master Elite contractor. This “honor” is bestowed upon no more than 3% of all contractors nationwide. Since we don’t have an equivalent honor we could bestow upon GAF, we will simply state that Larry L. […]
Toe boards are routinely installed on steep roofs to provide footing for workers so they can more easily & safely maneuver upon the roof. Toe Boards are also used to provide support for tools and materials being stacked upon the roof. When properly installed, toe boards do not result in damage to the roof, but […]
Bathroom ceiling fans that vent directly into an attic will move an immense amount of moisture laden air from the home’s interior to the attic. This can result in serious consequences, especially during cold winter months. Excessive moisture in attics can reduce the effectiveness of the attic’s insulation, cause condensation to occur within the attic, […]
Concrete tile roofs require “two” flashings around vent pipes. One flashing is to be installed with the underlayment and another flashing is to be installed with the roof tiles. However, it is not uncommon to find tile roofs that only have a flashing integrated with the underlayment (i.e. beneath the tile), but no flashing integrated […]
Roof Power Vents are equipped with a thermostat which turns the vents on when attic temperatures reach around 100 degrees. However, when temperatures are less than 100 degrees ventilation of the attic is still quite necessary, especially during the cold winter months when warm moisture-laden air escapes from the living space into the attic. For […]
Senate Bill 101 was recently signed in to law by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, being represented in part as legislation to protect “homeowners” from contractors who represent themselves as “insurance claims specialists”. What this bill actually does however is protect the insurance industry by making it more difficult and more costly for homeowners in Missouri […]
Don’t Wait for Roof Repair on your home. This tip is brief, but important. If you have roof repair needs of any sort, don’t postpone the process of getting estimates & contracting to have the work done. I say this because virtually every reputable roofing contractor in the area is booked-up for the next several […]