Welcome

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Crickets are an important chimney component that helps protect your chimney and roof against water entry.  A chimney cricket is a tent-shaped structure that redirects water on a roof around the chimney system.  It is made out of materials like steel or aluminum that are resistant to water. …

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Any damage or signs of wear call for immediate action to keep water from seeping under the shingles and rotting the wood sheathing beneath.  Ignoring a problem—even what appears to be a small one—will accelerate the need to reroof and can add hundreds of dollars to the cost…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! A balanced attic ventilation system is important to help prevent roofing system issues.  This ventilation system consists of both ridge vents installed at the peak of the roof and intake vents installed at or near the soffits.  Properly ventilating your attic helps reduce excess heat and moisture in…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Step-by-Step Instructions for How to Protect Foundation From Water  Check the Foundation Before you start any preventive measures, make sure to check all parts of your foundation for signs of water damage.  Look for cracks in the walls or erosion around the base.  Be sure to remove debris,…

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! Have you noticed that the surfaces of your chimney bricks are flaking or breaking off?  This is known as “spalling” and is fairly easy to spot.  Spalling is caused by moisture saturation in the chimney masonry. This common issue affects many brick masonry chimneys.    Common Causes of Spalling…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Your roof is essential to your home and family’s protection against weather extremes and harsh outdoor elements.  Keeping up with maintenance and being proactive when it comes to the needs of your roof can help you avoid serious issues, such as dry rot.  This problem can compromise the…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Built-in gutters, also known as hidden gutters, are gutter systems integrated into the eaves of the roof.  This design uses the board to frame a trough for rainwater collection at the roof edge, requiring a waterproof membrane under the roofing material and a cap flashing for protection and…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! What are the common parts of a roof?

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! A well-functioning gutter system is a property’s essential element that any responsible homeowner should not neglect.  It helps protect the roof, foundation, structure, and landscape of a house.  It does so by allowing rainwater to flow appropriately through the pipes without causing any damage.  You are probably already familiar…