Dolan Roofing & Construction BLOG
The GAF Silver Pledge Warranty & What It Means for You
Dolan Roofing & Construction Is Proud to Offer the GAF Silver Pledge Warranty A high-quality roof starts with excellent materials installed by an experienced and skilled roofing team. But at the end of the day, it doesn’t hurt to have a powerful warranty backing up
Standing Seam Metal Roof Cost 2025
Considering Metal? Learn More About the Cost of a Standing Seam Metal Roof Metal roofing continues to grow year over year, particularly in residential roofing. Where previously metal was seen as an option only for commercial and industrial roofs, homeowners have come to appreciate the
Wind Damaged Shingles, Now What?
Here’s How to Respond If You Have Wind Damaged Shingles—and How to Prepare for the Future While hail damage grabs most of the headlines, hail storms are far from the only threat to your roof. Your roof’s shingles can be significantly damaged by high winds,
Can Hail Damage a Metal Roof? San Antonio Homeowner Guide
Can hail damage a metal roof? Yes. Metal roofs are known for durability, but large hail can still cause dents, punctures, damaged fasteners, loose seams, coating damage, and leaks. In San Antonio, where hail and high winds are common during severe storms, homeowners with metal
Project Spotlight: Attic Ventilation Repair
The Contractor Team at DRC Addressed Attic Ventilation for This Apartment Building When it comes to maintaining your roof, it’s important to think of it as much more than just the shingles, tiles, or roofing membrane covering the outside. Instead, your roof is a system—one
Pros & Cons of Integrated Solar Roof vs. Solar Panels
We’re Comparing a Solar Roof vs. Solar Panels For most homeowners, going solar means installing an array of solar panels on their home. This has been the main technology available for adding solar capabilities to a home for many years. However, recently new products have
Need a New Roof But Can’t Afford It? Learn About Financing!Â
Financing Can Help If You Can’t Afford the Upfront Cost of a Roof A failing roof can put you and your family in a difficult financial situation. A roof replacement is a significant investment, and while financial advisors often recommend setting aside a significant sum
Protecting Your Home Top to Bottom During a Roof Replacement
Planning a Roof Replacement in San Antonio? Here’s How We Keep Your Home Protected A roof replacement is a major project and takes more time to complete than a typical roof repair. That’s because these projects require attention to detail, careful planning, and a commitment
Galvalume: The Ideal Alternative to Copper Roofing
Why Galvalume Is a Copper Alternative Your Roofing Contractor May Recommend When it comes to maximizing roof durability, homeowners are becoming increasingly drawn to metal. Compared to traditional materials like asphalt shingles, metal roofing has many clear advantages that asphalt roofing just can’t compete with.
Do Solar Panels Damage Your Roof?
Here’s What to Know About Solar Panels and Damage to Your Roof Do solar panels damage your roof? This is one of the most commonly asked questions we get about our solar roofing services here at Dolan Roofing & Construction. As roofing experts, we understand
Solar Isn’t For Everyone. See If It Makes Dollars & Cents for You
Is the Cost of Solar Panels Worth It in Texas? One of the biggest barriers to getting off the grid for many Texas homeowners is the upfront cost of installing solar panels. While the exact average can vary, a solar array large enough to power
Texas Solar Rebates You Won’t Want to Miss
Here Are the Key Solar Rebates for Texas Homeowners to Know! Texas is an ideal location for a roof-mounted solar array. It’s one of the sunniest regions in the United States, ranking fourth in the nation, but it also features a unique electricity system in
Introducing the Dolan Solar Division
The Best in Roofing Meets the Best in Solar! Here at Dolan Roofing & Construction, we’re always focused on helping our customers get the most from their roofing systems. For years, that’s meant providing the best in roof repair, replacement, maintenance, and inspection services. Now
Dolan Named Best of the Best Roofers in San Antonio
Dolan Roofing Is Proud to Be the Best of the Best! Here at Dolan Roofing & Construction, our team strives every day to be the best roofers in San Antonio—so you can imagine it feels pretty rewarding to be named not just the best, but
Financing for a Roof Replacement in a Down Economy
Here’s How to Fund a Roof Replacement When the economy is down, it impacts all of us at some level. Businesses may charge more for their services or products, and the resulting surge in prices can make money tighter for consumers. All of this combines
Your Metal Roof Finance Options Explained
Upgrading Your Roof to Metal? Here Are Some Financial Options For homeowners looking to replace their roof without full coverage from insurance, roof financing can be a strong option. At Dolan Roofing & Construction, we’ve found financing to be an especially viable option for homeowners
Boral TileSeal® HT – The Waterproof Solution for Your Tile Relay
Give Your Tile Roof the Best Protection on the Market Tile roofs are built to last for decades (or even up to a century). However, while the durability of roof tiles plays a significant role in the longevity of these roofs, the lifespan of a
Cost to Replace Tile Roof Underlayment
Underlayment Is Key to a Healthy Tile Roof Typically, when a tile roof is compromised, the culprit is the decking or underlayment that lies beneath the roof tiles. When this happens, it’s critical to replace the underlayment as soon as possible to avoid deeper structural
Does a New Roof Increase My Home Value?
Planning to Sell Soon? A New Roof May Help Boost Your Home’s Value! If you own a home, you may be interested in selling it within the next couple of years to take advantage of a strong seller’s market. And if that’s the case, you’re
The Tile Roof Lift and Relay Process
Here’s What It Takes to Lift and Relay a Tile Roof A properly timed lift and relay is crucial to maintaining a tile roof. With proper maintenance, tile roofs can last as long as 50–100 years or more—and because longevity is such a key benefit
Project Spotlight: 3M Commercial Roof Replacement
See How Dolan Roofing & Construction Completed This San Antonio Roof Replacement! Dolan Roofing & Construction is the leading commercial roofing expert for business and property owners in San Antonio. Our extensive commercial roofing experience enables us to provide exceptional value to our clients by
Have You Joined Our Roof Referral Rewards Program?
Dolan Referral Rewards Pays You for Spreading the Word! Here in Texas, you have many roofing companies to choose from when you need a roof repair or replacement. So why not choose a roofer that pays you? Yes, you heard that right! When you sign
The Anatomy of a Roof Replacement Quote: Why Cheaper Isn’t Always the Best Value
The Cheapest Roofer Often Isn’t the Best Choice When it comes to hiring a San Antonio roofing contractor for your roof replacement, it can be very tempting to choose the roofer that offers the lowest quote. A roof replacement is typically expensive, after all, so
How to Choose a Roofing Contractor After a Storm
Here’s What to Look for in the Best Roofers Here in San Antonio, we’re no strangers to severe storms that can take a toll on your roof, siding, and more. Not only can these damaging storms damage your home, but they also cause a lot
