Blog: Patrick Cochran

This is part 3 of a three-part series on the state of the trades in America today. Part 1 spoke about the current state of the trades and the next generation, and part two spoke about what Red Dog’s Roofing is doing to raise awareness and solve the issue. You can read them both here: https://www.

In our last blog post, we spoke of the need to bring the trades back and what the current state of the situation was in the infrastructure system of the United States. (You can read it here: The Current State of the Trades).

This is the first part of a three part series about the current state of the trades, and what we’re doing to find a solution to the challenge that lay ahead of us. The current state of the tradesThe solutionThe future Years ago, the trades were regarded as a very viable, very honorable profession.

Your roof is your home’s first layer of protection against the storms that Mother Nature can produce. As such, it’s crucial to ensure that your roof is built well enough so that it’s up to the task. While the outermost material of your roof (e.g.

Your roof will endure hours and hours of sunlight this summer. And with all those solar rays comes heat gain for your home. So, what can you do to ensure that you aren’t paying hundreds to keep your home cool in the middle of the summer?

Whether you have a new roof over your head, or your roof is a few years old, it’s always worthwhile to keep it in tip-top shape, so you can rest assured that it will provide continual protection for your abode for years on end.

Whether you’re finishing your new home build or you’re redoing your roof to ensure that your home remains protected from the elements, you have some decisions in front of you. You’ll have to decide on the right roofing material for your abode, as well as the color of said material.

If you’re about to put new shingles on top of your home, then you may find yourself sitting in front of a dozen catalogs, pouring over the hundreds of shingle options out there. How do you choose the right one?

Every homeowner knows that a leak is a bad sign when it comes to your roof. After all, if you have water pouring into your home, your roof simply isn’t doing its job. But how much damage is a leak really causing?

As winter storms shift to spring showers, the season couldn’t be more perfect to take a look at your home’s roof. After a rough winter full of snow, freezing rain, and high winds, your roof could look a little worse for the wear.