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HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Keep an eye out for warning signs that your gutter system needs to be cleaned, repaired or replaced. Gutters are an important part of your home. They direct water away from your home’s exterior walls, windows, doors, and foundation, preventing water from making its way inside. Although cleaning…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! If you live in a house that creaks, you’ve probably had some moments of fear when you hear odd noises at night.  Is it a person?  A rodent?  If you don’t have a chimney cap, this is a valid worry, since animals have a direct pathway through the…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Chimney maintenance involves getting rid of soot, built-up creosote, and blockages from every part of your chimney.  This includes the smoke chamber, chimney liner, firebox, and damper.  Regular chimney maintenance not only creates a safe environment around the fireplace but also makes it more effective during the cooler…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Of all the household tasks on your checklist, maintaining and promptly fixing your roof should always come first.  Why?  Because even the slightest leak could pose a serious health hazard, as well as significant structural damage.  Roofing leaks can be caused by various factors, from improper maintenance and storm damage…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Overflowing gutters can also become heavy and start to shift.  Over time, standing water in your gutters might even unbalance the entire system.  Then, you’ll have to pay for realignment and repairs to fix it. And in some cases, you might have to replace the whole thing. Should…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! When it rains, water is supposed to roll down the side of your roof and into your gutters, through the gutters to a downspout, into the downspout and away from your home’s foundation.  Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way.  On some homes, water tends to drip behind…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Wondering whether gutter screens, filters and covers actually work is a common question for anyone who regularly cleans or hires someone to clean their gutters.  The ultimate best answer to this question will depend on the asker’s expectations and perception of what a gutter protection system should accomplish. …

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Although a slate roof is initially quite costly, it will often last for a lifetime and beyond.  In order to maintain your investment and make sure it lasts, a slate roof will need regular maintenance. Regular Checks At least once a year, you will need to carry out…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! The cement or stone crown at the top of your chimney plays a crucial role in preserving the health of your fireplace’s ventilation system.  Bricks and mortar tend to act like a sponge, naturally absorbing moisture.  Unlike a sponge, when the moisture in masonry freezes and thaws, it…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! A chimney crown is the first thing that protects your chimney from outside abuse from rainwater to snow, and everything in between.  Due to its location and purpose, a chimney crown plays an important role in keeping your chimney safe.  Knowing about the chimney crown and its maintenance is necessary…