Does water damage to your home scare you? Luckily, most roof leaks are preventable—and many can be spotted easily with a quick inspection. Here are a few steps you can take today to keep your roof in the best shape possible. Replace Missing Shingles as Soon as Possible Your roof has shingles for a reason…. Continue Reading →
Roof flashing is an added guard against a leaking roof. This type of flashing is a strip of sheet metal installed at any break or crease in a shingled roofline. When installed around chimneys, sewer vents and fluepipes, it is often called chimney flashing or, simply, flashing. Roof flashing is an important part of basic… Continue Reading →
It’s time to think beyond color and material and choose a roof customized to your weather region. All roofs are not created equal. Technology and innovation in building materials, particularly in the last 20 years, means that beyond choosing shingle material, style, and color, you can also dial-in on products that meet your home’s specific… Continue Reading →
Your roof is trying to tell you something—are you paying attention? Ignoring the warning signs that your roofing is in trouble will end up costing you in many ways, so it is important to learn how to spot the trouble signs around your house before the damage is done. Here are some tips on what… Continue Reading →
Know Your Warranty That’s a really good question. And the answer is, no. When we make investments in our home, sure, we’d love these improvements to last forever. And, in reality, with all of the different weather we experience—hail, rain, snow, ice, tornados, hurricanes, intense heat etc., no one can promise that anything exposed to… Continue Reading →
The roof protects you and your home from all kinds of weather, bugs, animals and falling debris. Yet we rarely think about the roof until it’s too late — and then it can be a big investment. Since your roof can last up to 25 years with proper maintenance, here are some things you can… Continue Reading →
The chill is leaving the air and the suns starting to come out. Is your roof ready for Spring? Check out these Spring roof maintenance tips and make sure your roof is ready. 1.Inspect Regularly As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, it’s time to refocus on roofing maintenance to ensure that… Continue Reading →
It’s hard to say if there’s a more important part of your home than the roof. It keeps you safe and protected from the elements, but even more importantly, it keeps all the materials used to construct your house dry, too. That means you won’t have to worry about anything rotting or wearing out—and best… Continue Reading →
Repairing or replacing your roof can be expensive. Spending a few minutes every six months looking closely at your roof can help you identify roof maintenance opportunities that will help prevent costly repairs later. It’s also important to periodically check your homeowners insurance to make sure that serious roof damage is covered by your policy…. Continue Reading →
There are several roof maintenance tasks that homeowners can complete themselves. 1. Loose debris removal Remove any branches, leaves or other debris that can accumulate on a roof in winter. With another person’s help, if possible, set up an extendable ladder and carefully access the roof and remove the materials. Remember that it’s always wise… Continue Reading →