Category: Blog

In March, we started an employee spotlight segment so that you could get to know who we are a little better. This month we are featuring Ariel Istueta, who happens to be an integral part of this family-owned business, as well as our rockstar marketing director. Q&A with Ariel Istueta Tell us a little about your background. I was born and …

Next up on our list of core values is integrity. When you’re looking for a contractor in Miami, it’s important to find a company that prioritizes and insists upon integrity. You need to be able to rely on them. After all, your roofing project is not something to take lightly. Why Integrity? When I first started in the roofing business, …

Last week I talked about what you need to do to prepare your home for a hurricane. This week, I am sharing a list of items that I find necessary during these summer storms in Miami. Hurricane Necessities Water You need 5 gallons of water per person. That will carry you through 3-5 days, which should be plenty. Food Stock …

Hurricane season is inching closer and closer, so it’s time to start preparing your home for storm conditions. Here at Istueta Roofing, we’ve been through more than 27 years of hurricanes, so we really know what to do in order to be ready for whatever is thrown at us. The list I’m providing here is very helpful, but not all-inclusive. …

Multiple times per year, a few of us head to Certified Contractor Network events. At least 2-3 times a year, sometimes even more, we make our way around the United States to take part in these events so that we can continue our education in the roofing industry. We’ve recently traveled to San Jose, Orlando, Dallas, Baltimore, and Salt Lake …

When Istueta Roofing uses Santafé Tiles, we work with you to create a customized blend that will be truly unique to the roof on your house here in Miami. How To Create a Custom Blend With Santafé Tile Roofing, there are quite a few colors to choose from. You decide which colors you want and the percentage of each that …

This week, we decided to start something new with our blogs: employee spotlights! We think this is a perfect opportunity to recognize and thank our hard-working employees and let everyone else get to know them a little better too! Our first employee spotlight will be with a familiar face around Istueta: Our lovely administrative assistant, Patty Barnes! Enjoy reading and …

Istueta is proud to offer a new high-end product that we are very excited about. Imported directly from Spain, La Escandella tiles offer a variety of styles to make your luxury home even more stunning. What is unique about these roof tiles? La Escandella produces exclusive roofing tiles that are durable and held to the highest quality standards, all while …

Last week, I told you about Tile Roof Maintenance and why it’s important. This week, I’m going to tell you about another one of our specialities: Metal Roof Maintenance. And trust me, as a professional roofer in Miami, Florida for over 25 years, we know our stuff! What maintenance does a metal roof need? Inspection It is important to have …

Last month, the Istueta team traveled to Orlando for the CCN Winter Conference where we spent two days with other great companies from across the nation and participated in discussions and workshops. There was a lot of great material and some excellent opportunities to pick each other’s brains. But the highlight of the event was the group of keynote speakers …