Month: September 2024

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! It is not uncommon for homeowners to roof over existing shingles; this is called reroofing.  New shingles can be installed or laid over the old ones when a new roof replacement comes instead of tearing off the existing roof.  You should only reroof over existing shingles if the… Continue reading Can You Install A Roof Over An Existing Roof?

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 YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Your gutters perform an essential role in protecting your home.  Rain gutters catch water as it drains off the house and convey it a safe distance from your building, preserving the structure of your property. Keeping your rain gutters clean keeps rain from wreaking havoc on your property and… Continue reading Common Gutter Problems

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Proper ventilation is essential to any home.  However, conflicting opinions on which of the many types of roof vent is most efficient may be quite confusing.  Depending upon your local climate, building codes, and the size of your home, one type of vent system may be more efficient… Continue reading Types of Roof Vents for Houses

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Even more so than other roofs, flat roofs require maintenance in order to last.  This maintenance typically comes in the form of coating the flat roof.  A lifespan of an un-coated flat roof is around 10 years but coating it every five years or so can extend this… Continue reading Benefits of Flat Roof Coating?

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Where traditional windows and skylights are not an option, adding a Sun Tunnel skylight can be a cost-effective way to bring more natural light into the heart of your home.  Sun Tunnels are a lot easier to install than you might think.  In just 90 minutes, your contractor will… Continue reading How Tube/Tunnel Skylights Work

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Maintenance of your asphalt shingle roofing is as important as maintaining your yard or other areas of your home if you want to keep your home looking its best and maintain its value.  Unfortunately, a roof is something that, because it is out of sight, is often out… Continue reading MAINTAIN YOUR ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOF

HERE FOR ALL OF OUR ROOFING NEEDS! The Importance of Proper Attic Ventilation Your home generates moisture every day: cooking, showering, and even normal breathing all create moisture that can find its way up to your attic.  Without proper attic ventilation, that moisture has nowhere to go.  Once trapped, it can damage your interior spaces… Continue reading WHY PROPER ATTIC VENTILATION IS IMPORTANT

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Blistering Roof Shingles Blisters or blister rash can be identified by inconsistent bubbles rising up from inside the shingle.  Blistering only occurs in asphalt roof shingles as it is a byproduct of manufacturing or installation.  The shingles are composed of different layers of material.  While undergoing the lamination… Continue reading TYPES OF SHINGLE DAMAGE

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Roof flashing materials are weather-proof.  You may see roof flashing made from plastic, rubber or felt, but it’s usually a rust-resistant metal such as: Roof flashing is installed wherever there’s an intersection or a termination of your roof. That means you’ll see roof flashing material in the following… Continue reading Common Issues That Cause Damage to Roof Flashing