Category: Other How To’s & Tips
How to Maintain Skylights on Bay Area Homes
Skylights can be a great thing to have or to add to the roof of your home. They bring more natural light into the home. Skylights also save on energy costs by reducing the need for interior electric lighting. In […] continue reading ›
Get Roof Repairs Done This Summer and Fall
Having a good roof protects the contents, and value, of homes and commercial buildings. The roof provides protection for the structure itself. And a good roof enhances the exterior appeal and value of a home or commercial structure. It also contributes significantly […] continue reading ›
Should You Wait for Solar Panel Prices to Drop?
Solar power is no longer a distant dream for California homeowners. As many as 10 million American homes and buildings now have solar power. And that number continues to increase as solar panel costs and solar system costs decrease. Why […] continue reading ›
Seven Steps for Choosing Roof Shingle or Tile Colors
Roofs last a long time. So, the selection of roof shingle or tile colors is a critical part of installing a new roof. It is also a chance to truly improve the curb appeal of your home by matching shingle […] continue reading ›
How to Select Roofing Materials for Your Bay Area Home
Your choice of roofing materials is important. It is a decision you will live with for at least two decades! Roof material choices involve both esthetic and practical concerns. First, having a strong and healthy roof protects a homeowner’s investment […] continue reading ›
How Often Should You Clean Solar Panels?
Whether to clean solar panels is a great question we get with every solar power installation we do. Our answer is simple: Century Roof and Solar does not actually recommend cleaning solar panels more than once annually. And in the Bay Area, […] continue reading ›
Tips for Cleaning and Repairing Gutters
As you climb the ladder this week to hang your holiday lights, you may peer into your gutters and realize they need cleaning out! Take immediate action, as our winter rains are on the way. You must keep Bay Area […] continue reading ›
How Can I Tell if My Roof Needs Repair?
Most people probably take their roofs for granted, until they leak. People often wait too long before having their roof inspected, which leads to more costly repairs or even replacement. So, it is important not to wait until a problem […] continue reading ›
Five Ways New Gutters Protect Your Home and Make It More Appealing
It is hard to remember in the heat and smoke of August and September that the rainy season will arrive (we hope) in about two months. And once it rains, all kinds of roofing problems are going to announce their […] continue reading ›
Fix Skylight Leaks Before the Winter Rains Begin
Skylights are a great addition to a home’s roof. They let natural light in to brighten areas of your home that would otherwise lack direct sunlight. But they are the roof feature that is most likely to develop leaks as […] continue reading ›