HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Mother Nature can be hard on your roof’s asphalt shingles. From the sun’s harsh rays to hail, precipitation, and wind there are several different types of roof shingle damage that homeowners should be aware of. Granule loss or flaking Granule loss or flaking occurs when the top layer…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Updating your existing roof allows you to add value to your home and communicate your home’s look and feel. While roof framing, preparation and proper installation are always important, the material you choose for your roof can bring the exterior of your home to the next level. When…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Investing in a slate roof is very much worth it because it can last for more than a lifetime. You won’t have to think about replacing your roof after installation. However, you need to have your slate roof properly maintained. The usual problem with a slate roof is…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Generally speaking, flat roofs offer many advantages. They’re cost-effective, easily accessible, relatively easy to install, and even energy efficient in some cases. They also provide an ideal location for various building components such as HVAC units, solar panels, and communication equipment. Flat roofs aren’t without problems, though. The…
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! Among homeowners, a chore that many often miss is gutter maintenance. Most don’t consider it a priority, but it’s actually a vital step in avoiding costly repairs and damage in the long run. Over time twigs, leaves and other materials can build up and clog the gutters and…
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! There are numerous benefits to having a flat roof and one major downside. Pooling water is a common problem with flat roofing as it does not drain water as effectively as pitched roofing which has a natural slope where the water can run off the roof. Since flat…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Keeping track of when your roof needs to be replaced isn’t usually top of mind for most people. You rarely look at it, let alone analyze its condition. Waiting too long to replace a roof that should have been replaced long ago is harmful. Small issues get worse…
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…