Month: May 2023

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Roof ventilation is based on the simple fact that warm air rises.  In summer, the sun heats air in the attic. In winter, heat from your home warms attic air.  In either season, good venting occurs when cool air can enter the attic near the eaves and exit… Continue reading WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ROOF VENTILATION

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… Continue reading How Algae, Mold, Moss and Mildew Can Damage Your Roof

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Who doesn’t love the warm and inviting the spring and summer season?   It’s a time to go out and have fun under the sun, enjoying the beach and exposing ourselves to nature.  At the same time, it’s an opportunity to make improvements in your home, such as renovating,… Continue reading SOLUTIONS TO COOL YOUR ROOF DURING SUMMER

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Seamless gutters are, of course, seamless.  Also known as continuous gutters, seamless gutters are manufactured from a single piece of material. They have not been partitioned into sections and, therefore, do not require any sealing at the joints or seams. This makes them long-lasting, leak-resistant and low maintenance… Continue reading What are Seamless Gutters?

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Flat roofs have unique architectural characteristics that make them desirable in many situations.  They are ideal for climates that don’t experience large quantities of rain and moisture.  A rooftop garden or additional outside living space are the top reasons people choose flat roofs.  Along with the benefits of… Continue reading MOST COMMON DRAIN SYSTEMS OF A FLAT ROOF

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Most flat roofs look fairly similar when you’re standing on them.  They’re a flat, smooth surface typically in black or aluminum coating.  However, although they look similar, there is a whole lot of difference between the various types of flat roofing in performance, longevity, ease of repair and… Continue reading TYPES OF FLAT ROOFING

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Buckling shingles look like something is underneath the shingles pushing them upward.  You also may have curling shingles, where the center of the shingle looks concave and the edges turn up.  Both issues are noticeable from ground level and require the attention of a qualified contractor.  A few culprits… Continue reading WHY YOUR ROOF SHINGLES ARE WAVY OR BUCKLING

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! In addition to maintaining the integrity of your roof’s structure and helping to keep out water, roofing shingles also add a tremendous amount of curb appeal and value to your home.  The type of roofing shingles you choose can also affect your roof’s durability against wind, rain, hail… Continue reading TYPES OF ROOFING SHINGLES

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Having a basic understanding of the chimney parts and their functions will help you to be able to identify problems easily when they arise.  The parts of a chimney can be broken down into distinct categories: the bricks, the flue, the liner, the cap, the crown, chase cover… Continue reading Parts of a Chimney and How to Maintain Them

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Did you recently come across the word roof cricket?  It may come up when you call a roof inspector to check for leaks, and they reveal that you need a new chimney cricket.  A roof cricket is a tiny peak that redirects water away from the leak-prone areas… Continue reading WHAT IS A ROOF CRICKET?