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HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Did you recently come across the word roof cricket?  It may come up when you call a roof inspector to check for leaks, and they reveal that you need a new chimney cricket.  A roof cricket is a tiny peak that redirects water away from the leak-prone areas…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! When a roof leaks, the problem is often due to leaks in and around the metal roof flashing that protects roof edges, valleys, and the junctions between roofing and obstructions such as chimneys, dormers, and vent pipes. Here we look at how to repair flashing that can cause…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! That roof over your head, the one that keeps you dry and protects you from the elements?  It will weather storms, wind, sleet, and snow for decades, but it won’t last forever.  There are a handful of potential issues – old or torn shingles, worn-out flashing, clogged gutters,…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Having a basic understanding of the chimney parts and their functions will help you to be able to identify problems easily when they arise.  The parts of a chimney can be broken down into distinct categories: the bricks, the flue, the liner, the cap, the crown, chase cover…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! When your flat roof begins to leak, it’s definitely not pleasant news.  You’ll want to carry out a thorough inspection to determine the cause of the leak and make the necessary repairs to prevent water and moisture from causing hazards such as flooding, rotting, and mold growth. The…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Most people only think of a roof as the shingles and nothing more.  But there are actually numerous components of a complete roofing system.  The soffit is one of them— an architectural feature that covers the exposed underside of your roof overhang.  This helps regulate attic ventilation and…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! The roof is the most important part of the home.  It keeps the elements out and protects your structure.  Worn or damaged asphalt roof shingles can allow water to leak into the building.  Leaks can be major, causing damage to insulation, drywall, and your belongings, or they can be…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! You Can Not Cap Over Treated Lumber Treated lumber can have chemicals in it that will emit gas when exposed to humidity.  New treated lumber has a lot of moisture in it when it is installed.  When humidity is introduced to treated lumber, it creates a gas.  This…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Crumbling mortar or a spalling brick chimney?  Issues such as these require immediate repairs to protect your home and those who live inside of it.   If you notice bricks falling off your chimney, this issue is known as spalling.  Prior to spalling, there is usually some weakening of…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS One of the most overlooked pieces of a new roofing system is the drip edge at both the rake and the eaves. What Is Drip Edge? Drip edge is a metal flashing that is installed at the edges of the roof to help control the flow of water…