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HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Roof leaks are inevitable, but the source can be difficult to spot sometimes.  Below are places where you can look for a roof leak.  Remember that roofs are inherently dangerous and climbing on your roof can lead to accidents and injuries.  If your roof is leaking, hire a…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! What are roof valleys?  A roof valley is a channel created where a roof changes direction or angles.  Usually, a “V” or “W” shaped metal piece is placed in the valley to channel water off your roof.  Roof valleys are very important for a “roofing system” to work…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Crumbling mortar or a spalling brick chimney?  Issues such as these require immediate repairs to protect your home and those who live inside of it.   If you notice bricks falling off your chimney, this issue is known as spalling.  Prior to spalling, there is usually some weakening of…

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! Chimney flashing is the material installed around the base of your chimney where it meets the roof.  Its primary purpose is to keep water from seeping into your home through the gap between the chimney and the roof. This might sound simple, but it’s a task that requires…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Downspout extensions are an attachment installed at the end of a downspout to help channel rainwater away from a home.  Whenever your basement is showing signs of leaking walls or even flooding, it is usually the result of a faulty gutter system.  The most common cause of basement leaks is when the downspouts…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! A chimney is not the low maintenance feature many people think it is.  The handsome addition of a fireplace and chimney means taking on a whole set of responsibilities.  To ensure that the wood-burning heat source doesn’t start a house fire or in any other way endanger your…

HERE FOR ALL YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Fortunately, your home will tell you if its attic lacks a balanced ventilation system.  A few signs include: OPTIONS FOR ATTIC VENTILATION There are two types of exhaust vents for attics—static and powered.  A static vent is basically a hole strategically placed to allow warm air to escape.  They…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Overflowing Gutters our gutters become filled with leaves and debris all year long, which makes it easy for them to become clogged.   When your gutters are full, melting snow and rain have nowhere to go, and water ends up spilling over the sides of your gutters like a…

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Roof Leaks If your gutters aren’t cleaned regularly and get clogged with leaves, the water will end up pooling back onto your roof.  From there, it can get underneath your shingles or weigh upon your roof until the pressure causes leaks.  If gutters do not drain properly, this…