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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 All About Downspout Extensions

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Metal roofing has entered the mainstream and is a viable option for nearly all homes, except those with very flat roof pitches.  Not all metal roofs scream “metal.” There are now shingle-style metal roofing products that are almost indistinguishable from traditional asphalt shingle roofs.  If you are wondering… Continue reading Things to Know About Metal Roofing

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 Common Chimney Problems

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! You may not even know what fascia is, but it serves an important role for your home. The fascia (pronounced FAY-shuh) is the board that hangs vertically from the edge of your roof.  It is the board that creates the trim around your room.  Typically, gutters are hung… Continue reading Is Your Gutter Fascia Rotting?

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Properly maintaining a flat roof is essential to prevent damage to your home and keep those living under the roof safe.  It’s extremely important to make sure that the roof system functions properly.  As a result, flat roofs often require more roof repairs and roof replacements than other… Continue reading HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR FLAT ROOF

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Contrary to popular belief, roof flashing is not when your roof takes its top off.  The flashing is a thin and flat metal sheet that is used to prevent water from entering the most vulnerable parts of your roof, such as openings and cracks.  It gets placed underneath whatever… Continue reading What Is Roof Flashing and Why Is It Important?

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Maintaining a sound roof literally tops the list of crucial home repairs: It keeps you and your family warm and dry, along with everything in your house.  A new roof is a pricey proposition.  These simple repairs can keep your existing roof sound for years to come.  Any damage… Continue reading How Often Should You Replace Your Roof Shingles?

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! In summer, you may cool down your house with air conditioning systems, but you don’t forget about your roofing system that’s still being exposed to the scorching summer heat.  Long days of intense sunlight can affect your roof and home in multiple ways, which can end up being… Continue reading HOW SUMMER HEAT CAN DAMAGE YOUR ROOF

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! The purpose of your roof is to get water off of it by allowing the water to flow down but when a chimney is present, there is a chance of the flow of water being restricted thus causing potential leaks.  A chimney cricket allows such conditions to be avoided… Continue reading Why Do You Need a Chimney Cricket?

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Are Gutters Necessary? Although gutters are not the most exciting feature of your home, they are typically necessary.  Functioning gutters help prevent damage to your home and yard, including the following: Gutters are particularly important if your home sits at the bottom of a slope, has a short… Continue reading BEST TYPE OF GUTTERS FOR YOUR HOME