Roof Advice
Roof advice for Long Beach homeowners
Articles from our roofers on tile underlayment, permits, storms, salt air, flat roofs and costs. Edited by Hubert Tisdale.
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12 articles from our roofers
Tile roofs last. The underlayment under them does not
Most tile roof leaks in Long Beach start under the tile, not in it. Here is how the underlayment ages, what the warning signs look like and how a lift and relay works.
Read the articleRepair vs replaceOctober 9, 2026Repair or replace your roof: how to decide
Not every leak means a new roof, and not every repair is money well spent. Use these questions to decide which one your Long Beach home needs.
Read the articlePermits and reviewOctober 3, 2026What a re-roof permit in Long Beach involves
A new roof in Long Beach needs a building permit. Here is what that involves, how inspections fit into the job and when historic district review comes up.
Read the articleCool roof rulesSeptember 27, 2026When a cool-rated roof can apply to your re-roof
California's energy code can require cool-rated roofing on some re-roofs. Here is how that works in general terms, and why it rarely means a stark white roof.
Read the articleStorm prepSeptember 20, 2026How to get your roof ready for winter storms
Long Beach roofs sit dry for months, then take days of heavy rain at once. Here is what to check and fix before the first atmospheric river of the season.
Read the articleCoastal roofsSeptember 12, 2026How the marine layer and salt air age roofs near the coast
Homes within a mile or two of the ocean lose roof metal faster than inland homes. Here is what salt air does, where it shows up first and how to slow it down.
Read the articleMid-century roofsSeptember 5, 2026Flat and low-slope roof options for mid-century homes
Cliff May ranchos and other mid-century homes need flat and low-slope roofs that drain well and keep the clean roofline. Here is how the main options compare.
Read the articleSolar timingAugust 29, 2026Should you re-roof before installing solar panels
Solar panels can last a long time on a roof. If the roof under them will not, it pays to plan the order of work before the panels go up.
Read the articleEscrow roof checksAugust 22, 2026Roof certifications in escrow: what buyers and sellers should expect
Roof certifications often come up during a home sale. Here is what the inspection covers, why repairs may come first and how buyers and sellers each use the document.
Read the articleRoof costsAugust 15, 2026What drives the cost of a new roof in Long Beach
A new roof in Long Beach can cost a few dollars or nearly thirty per square foot. Here is what sits behind that range and how to read an estimate.
Read the articleWind damageAugust 8, 2026What to check on your roof after a Santa Ana wind event
Santa Ana winds hit dry roofs hard, and the damage often hides until the first rain. Here is a safe way to check your roof after a strong wind event.
Read the articleTile choicesAugust 1, 2026Choosing between clay tile, concrete tile and stone-coated steel
Three ways to get a tile look on a Long Beach home, each with different weight, cost and lifespan. Here is how clay, concrete and stone-coated steel compare.
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