Month: October 2024

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! Roof flashing plays a critical role in ensuring that water is directed away from vital areas of the roof.  There are many different types of roof flashing available, though, and so it is important to consider your options carefully.  Roof flashing is a thin material, usually galvanized steel,… Continue reading Most Common Types of Roof Flashing

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Roof repairs typically involve replacing damaged shingles and rusted flashing, but the overhang of a roof is often the first area to succumb to rot, peeling paint and other weather-related problems.  The good news is, unlike most roof repairs, you can fix an eave or gable overhang (rake)… Continue reading SOFFIT AND FASCIA REPAIR

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! The problem with finding a leak in a flat roof that sets it apart from finding one in a sloped roof is that the water can run in any direction.  With a traditional sloped roof, a leak can be found quite easily as water will flow in a… Continue reading How to find a leak in a flat roof

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! The cost of replacing or repairing a roof is an expense most of us can ill afford. Luckily, by spending a few hours periodically to carry out scheduled maintenance, you can actually catch roof problems and solve them before they spiral out of control. Below are simple roof… Continue reading Simple Roof Maintenance Tips to Ensure a Healthy Roof

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Of all the exterior accents and fixtures on a home, the rain gutters bordering many roofs are often rendered invisible.  This is typically because when they’re working properly, you never really think about them.  When the gutters aren’t working as well as they should be, the results can… Continue reading Why Gutters Are Important?

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! When it comes to roofing, you have quite a few options, from asphalt shingles to metal to slate and everything in between.  However, time and time again, homeowners opt for asphalt above all else.  In fact, more than 75% of U.S. homes use asphalt shingles.  They are affordable,… Continue reading Which Are Better? Three Tab or Architectural Shingles

HERE FOR ALL YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Fortunately, your home will tell you if its attic lacks a balanced ventilation system.  A few signs include: OPTIONS FOR ATTIC VENTILATION There are two types of exhaust vents for attics—static and powered.  A static vent is basically a hole strategically placed to allow warm air to escape.  They… Continue reading HOW TO TELL IF YOUR ATTIC IS PROPERLY VENTED

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! As weather changes from season to season, it’s important to keep up with your maintenance plan to keep your roof in working order.  With weather changes, roof blisters may appear on your flat roof.  While roof blisters may not need immediate attention, if left unmonitored, they could lead… Continue reading FLAT ROOF BLISTERING