HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! K-style gutters are the most common style for homes in North America. Their look complements modern architecture and they catch significantly more water than the half-round style. They typically come in two sizes: 5″ or 6″. Both are fantastic gutters. 5k Gutters 5k gutters with 2″x3″ downspouts are…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Gutters are essential for homes. A gutter system is a drainage system that directs water away from a home’s foundation. This is important for maintaining a strong house. It is important to assess the condition of your gutters. Overflowing is one of the tell-tale signs of a defective…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Skylights are meant to let in extra light. Added natural sunlight makes your home feel brighter and more spacious, but leaking skylights can take all that beauty away and replace it with rotting structures or mold if you don’t catch them in time. Reasons for Leaking Skylights If…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! The most important part of your home starts from the top to the bottom. Therefore, your roof is the most valuable part of your house. However, it experiences the highest amount of exposure to the elements and most often receives the least amount of maintenance. With minimal attention,…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to keeping your roof drainage system in the best condition for the longest amount of time possible. Some gutters will last for as long as 50 years if maintained properly. The life of your gutters depends on…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Ridge vents run the length of your roof at its peak. These vents allow air to circulate under the roof to prevent the buildup of moisture. A ridge vent can blend in with your shingle or metal roofing so that it is not noticeable. This is part of…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Chimneys play a crucial role in the conduction of smoke and combustion gases up from a fireplace. For these structures to work smoothly, they’ll need to be maintained. Chimney maintenance includes the repair or replacement of faulty parts. One of those parts is the chimney cap. This chimney…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Outside your chimney is in a battle and Mother Nature almost always wins. That’s because water is the chimney’s mortal enemy. Over time moisture will soften the exposed bricks and mortar. The softened masonry is weakened further during the freeze/thaw cycle. You may even notice pieces of bricks…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Tuckpointing isn’t the most common term when it comes to home repairs or home renovation, but it is important. Tuckpointing is the act of maintaining and possibly restoring mortar joints between bricks using a two-toned mortar technique. It is a project that can lengthen the life of your…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! During the colder months of the year, nothing compares to warming yourself by a roaring fire. All too often, homeowners never think to inspect their fireplace or chimney until there’s a problem. By then, it’s usually too late to avoid a sizable bill. Below are methods that will…