HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! A clogged gutter system can cause problems for a homeowner, from water damage to pest infestations and more, but cleaning out gutters isn’t always easy. But are gutter guards worth it, and can they save your home? Deciding whether to install gutter guards is a matter of weighing an…
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! Roofing is one of the many homeowners would invest in. Not just about money but also time to think about the materials for building it. Many homeowners would ask what is a cricket on a roof? A cricket on a roof is a small, projecting structure that helps to…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! There are many types of gutters out there to usher water runoff from your roof. You’ll see most modern homes with an aluminum gutter, but they’re a plain sight to see. Gutters don’t have to be boring. You can choose one that gets the job done while adding…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Your roof takes a lot of punishment. It bakes in the sun, soaks in the rain, and freezes in the snow. No matter what material your flat roof is made from, it will eventually begin to suffer from these extremes. You’ll start to see ponding (or areas where…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Chimneys are often a forgotten part of a house. People spend lots of time thinking about the front door, the garage, the lawn and they don’t spend much time considering that the fireplace and the chimney are very important elements of a home. However, the fireplace is one…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! What is Fascia on a House? Facia boards are located around the lower non-gable edges of your home’s roof. They are used to cover the ends of house eaves and the rafters that would be otherwise exposed between the roof and the soffits. An integral part of your…
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Chimney flashing will help prevent water from leaking into the chimney. Failed or improperly installed flashing is one of the most common reasons for leaks. When it comes to flashing there are many types available. The area you live in, the weather conditions, the shape and size of the…
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! Your roof can collect more than just dirt and leaves. Left to its own devices, your roofing system could also develop something more unsightly for your home: algae. A roof may develop different types of algae, lichens, and fungi as bacteria take over. Many homeowners mistake algae for…