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HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! If your home receives a great deal of shade, or you live in a rainy, humid area, then chances are you’ll experience moss or algae on your roof.    Often residential roofs have moss or algae growth due to the climate. So what do algae and moss need…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Chimney flashing is the metal or other durable material that skirts the base of your exterior chimney to prevent water from rain and snow from seeping down into interior areas of your home.  Because you can’t see it unless you’re up on the roof, chimney flashing can become…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Because it is your home’s first line of defense against damaging elements, waterproofing your roof is an essential step in roof installation and regular home maintenance.  Below are reason why waterproofing your roof is a must. The Roof and the Threats it Fends Off The roof shields and…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Spalling is when brick masonry begins to deteriorate to the point chunks of brick are falling from the structure.  Spalling starts off as small cracks that grow into bigger cracks until the entire surface deteriorates.  If left untreated this condition will worsen until it interferes with the overall…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Which roof shingles are waterproof? Asphalt shingles are entirely waterproof due to their composition.  These shingles don’t absorb water and are impervious to it.  Wooden shingles, on the other hand, are not waterproof.  They’ll absorb water due to their porous surface.  These shingles (or “shakes”) are not very…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Your roof is exposed to natural elements every day.  During the winter, it is most likely littered with debris, hidden beneath a coating of snow and wetness.  As spring approaches, all of that waste becomes a breeding habitat for harmful organisms such as mold, mildew, and algae.  The…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Even if you only use your fireplace as part of your decor, the chimney still needs a cap.  Many homeowners assume that they don’t need to worry about their chimney if they never light up a fire in their hearth.  This isn’t true.  Leaving your chimney without a…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Gutter guards can be an important part of any rain flow protection system as they filter out dirt, grime, and leaves.  This helps to keep a constant flow of water so that the water does not accumulate around the foundation of the home. You can easily install a…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Homeowners are often surprised when we tell them about how many different options there are for asphalt shingles.  Apparently, they look so alike for most people that they assume there are only one or two kinds.  Of course, not many people are up on rooftops looking at shingles all…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Slate roofs are extremely durable and long-lasting, as well as being very attractive but, like any roof, they do experience their share of issues over time. When a slate roof has been in use for some time, there are likely to be a few missing or broken slates,…