Month: August 2024

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! WHAT ARE DOWNSPOUTS? Your gutter system consist of gutters and downspouts.  The gutters are the horizontal trough that collects the water on the sides of your roofing edge.  The downspouts are the vertical pipe that carries the water from the gutter to the ground. Downspouts come in all… Continue reading CLOGGED DOWNSPOUTS

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… Continue reading TYPES OF ROOF LEAKS

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Aside from metal roofs, most roofers will recommend having clay tile roofs as an alternative to raising prices of a remodeled or refurbished property.  True enough, clay tile roofs are aesthetically beautiful.  They give your home a Mediterranean appeal that is worthy of a re-appraisal for a higher… Continue reading Common Problems With Clay Tile Roofs

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Roof ventilation systems don’t just extend the life of your roof, they help lower your home’s energy bills and make your house an overall healthier place to live.  Different types of roof vents are more effective than others, but each type of vent has the basic task of either removing… Continue reading Roof Ventilation

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Your roof is the most important aspect in the home since it protects you and your family from many things.  Your roof blocks the rain wind hail and snow. It also provides you the insulation to keep the house warm in the winter and cool in the summer.… Continue reading Keep Your Roof Safe

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! You Can Not Cap Over Treated Lumber Treated lumber can have chemicals in it that will emit gas when exposed to humidity.  New treated lumber has a lot of moisture in it when it is installed.  When humidity is introduced to treated lumber, it creates a gas.  This… Continue reading What to know about Fascia Capping

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! If you own an older home, then there is a good chance that there isn’t any roof ventilation.  The reason this does not create an issue is that these houses aren’t as air-tight as the modern structures are, which means they have adequate air movement despite the lack… Continue reading WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ROOF VENTS

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Roof flashing plays a critical role in the integrity of your roof.  It secures joints in your roof and places that tend to receive a lot of water.  Roof flashing redirects water from vulnerable areas of the roof and into gutters.  Flashing plays an important role in preventing… Continue reading WHY IS ROOF FLASHING SO IMPORTANT?

HERE FOR ALL YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! If your roof needs to be fixed or replaced, the cost could run from $5,000 to $25,000, leading many homeowners to put off repairs for months if not years. While this makes some degree of sense, a leaky roof doesn’t start and end at the shingles.  Leaking roofs can cause… Continue reading Risks of a Leaky Roof

 HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS!   Flashing on Your RoofRoof flashing helps to provide a seal wherever there is a roof joint or penetration (like a chimney or vent), where there is an intersection of two roof surfaces, or where the roof meets an exterior wall. Flashing protects these areas by acting both… Continue reading What Does Roof Flashing Do?