Fort Worth Roofing Contractors

About Fort Worth Roofing

A well-constructed and regularly maintained roof will provide homeowners with the protection needed from Fort Worth's humid sub-tropical climate. A licensed contractor should examine all surfaces and make repairs to shakes, shingles, roof tile, metal roofing systems, or slate using replacement materials along with asphalt, pitch, tar, felt, glass fabric, urethane foam, or flax. Flashing should also be checked and repaired in a timely manner to avoid significant damage to a home's structure.

Typical Climate in Forth Worth

With regular high temperatures in the 90s to low 100s in the summertime, Fort Worth roofs should be designed to help keep homes cool. They also need to be constructed of materials able to withstand the large hail that falls when supercell thunderstorms -- which can also bring tornadoes --- pass through the area.

Winter weather brings very little snow, but lows can dip down near freezing. Average highs during the winter months are in the 50s with lows in the 30s F. A cold snap in the winter of 1989 brought a record low of -6° F.

Fort Worth's Architecture

Forth Worth's downtown has many art-deco style buildings popular in the 1920s when much of the city center was constructed. The American Beaux Arts style is also popular as seen in the Forth Worth Convention Center which was modeled after the Texas Capitol Building. Most of the buildings around Sundance Square have preserved their early 20th century facades even after modern-day renovations.

The Amon Carter Museum, created and named after an American arts benefactor, displays the history and heritage of the state of Texas. The post-modernist building designed by Philip Johnson combines "the warmth and richness of bronze with the creamy, intricately patterned surface of native Texas shellstone" according to the museum web site.

The Fort Worth Convention Center, formerly known as the Tarrant County Convention Center, preserved an older structure on Houston Street and was given a more modern feel through the construction of a tower of glass in the shape of a star. The $75 million renovation, completed in 2003, expanded the available space which includes an indoor 11,200 seat multi- purpose arena used by professional sports teams.

Rooftop Dining in Ft. Worth

The great Fort Worth climate lends itself well to outdoor dining. The Reata restaurant on Sundance Square operates three floors of a Houston Street building, one of which is on the roof. The food is inspired by cowboy cooking with a menu featuring steaks, Creole, and southern dishes including burgers, salads, and enchiladas.

Rooftop Gardens in Forth Worth

The Omni Hotel, opened in downtown Forth Worth in January 2009, offers its guest 20,000 square feet of landscaped rooftop space and access to the Fort Worth Water Gardens. Located in the heart of the city, the hotel's garden provides an excellent view of the cityscape.

Roofers' Associations

The North Texas Roofing Contractors' Association is headquartered in Fort Worth. The organization offers professional training and networking opportunities, and can help roofers find leads.