Month: March 2023

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Built-in gutters, also referred to as “box gutters” are considered a concealed roof drainage system.  Since they are not readily visible, they typically don’t alter the historic character of buildings and don’t detract from or conceal decorative cornice details.  Unfortunately, being unseen often results in neglect.  The simplest… Continue reading WHAT ARE BUILT-IN GUTTERS?

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… Continue reading About Downspout Extensions

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! As you consider half-round gutters, you may notice that they cost more than other types of gutters.  However, their higher price does come with several unique benefits, such as the following: Half-Round vs. K-Style Gutters Rounded gutters were common in homes built before the 1950s, while newer homes… Continue reading Benefits of Half-Round Gutters

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Leaking gutters are ticking bombs.  The small drips look harmless but may cause great havoc.  It can ruin your siding or fascia.  It can also cause flooding or damage the foundation of your house.  Therefore, it is never a good idea to ignore leaking gutters.  Don’t worry, not… Continue reading Why are your Rain Gutters Leaking?

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Skylights are meant to let in extra light, not water.  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.  Skylights are a great… Continue reading Reasons for Leaking Skylights

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Slate roofs are famously durable and long lasting but need regular maintenance and occasional repairs to help them reach maximum longevity.  Slate is a timeless roofing choice, and many older buildings have retained their original slate roofs as they are generally quite hardy and long-lasting. However, as with… Continue reading SLATE ROOF MAINTENANCE

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! The gutters on our home do a thankless job.  They do the important job of protecting our home from water damage from rain and snow, but because they do it so seamlessly we often forget they are there.  It is usually not until our gutters start not working properly… Continue reading Best Types of Gutters for Your Home

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Cleaning and yard work are commonly at the top of your to-do list in the spring.  One of the most important aspects of outdoor home maintenance is also one of the most frequently overlooked – your roof!  Your roof is one of the most important parts of your… Continue reading Spring Roof Maintenance Tips

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… Continue reading Most Common Chimney Problems

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! While roofs are purposely constructed to allow rainwater run-off, they can often have several vertical features or protrusions, such as chimneys, parapet walls, half walls, dormers, skylights, vent pipes, and the like, where water can pool up and/or drip into the crevices between.  The areas can eventually become… Continue reading What Is a Roof Flashing and Why Is It Important?