Disclosure: This post is brought to you by Paradigm Roofing.  The opinions shared here are 100% mine.

In my experience, the quality and beauty of one’s surroundings can make a huge impact on the morale of its employees or residents.  Whether it’s a commercial building or a residential home, the construction and materials can make a significant impact upon the way of life in that structure.  During the years of my employment I’ve had the good fortune to work in several beautiful and historic buildings.   One thing that has been an obvious weak point in both buildings is the roof.   By installing the right roof, one can help to protect the investment of a costly edifice.  In my case, I teach in a city school and want to have a safe, clean environment for my students.  It’s important to maintain the integrity of these schools in which students work and play.   When searching for the right expert to help maintain one’s roof, contact the professionals at a business such as Paradigm Roofing.  It’s important to do your research if you’re looking for standing seam roofing  or other upgrades to offer maintenance-free beauty to your home.  

When planning construction, it’s also important to consider the environmental factors that such buildings will face on a daily basis.  The roof of a building is assaulted daily by all types of weather, from the sun’s burning rays to heavy precipitation.  The right roof can make a big difference in building quality.  For example, residential homes in the Frisco, Plano, or Allen areas of Texas may need to plan for the release of heat from within their roof.  Homes in humid areas of Florida may need to find ways to protect against wind or water damage.  In my small town of Kingsport, Tennessee, we recently experienced heavy rains that caused flooding and leaking all around our area.   I’ve noticed more and more standing seam roofing projects take place in the homes around my neighborhood.  I really like the look of this roof type for homes because it’s very clean and neat.   During a rainstorm, it’s comforting to hear the sound of raindrops on the metal roof.   These roof styles also provide maintenance-free options for busy homeowners.   I love that this traditional style of architecture is growing in popularity.  I’m always interested in seeking out money-saving features when upgrading my home.  I’m sure other homeowners are as well.

We were reading an article in Time magazine this week that featured homes costing less than $20,000.  I was amazed to see some of the ways that the builders saved on materials, labor, and other expenses.  One thing I noticed was that the roof of the houses were extended beyond the porch.  Because of the angle of the roof and the fact that the roof had an overhang, no gutter was needed for rain runoff.  The water was diverted far away from the foundation of the home and wasn’t a concern.  It’s an interesting concept, especially since it’s costly and time consuming to maintain the gutters on our roof.  These are factor I’ll consider the next time we need to have a roofing project completed on our home.  The right roof can make a big difference.