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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?

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Have your gutters overflowing?  Do they keep collapsing under the weight of heavy snowfall?  When rainwater gutters are working as they should, most of us will barely even notice they are there.  They offer a simple solution that prevents waterfalls running off our roof when it rains and… Continue reading Common Gutter Problems 

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! There are many types of gutters out there to usher water runoff from your roof.  You’ll see most modern homes with an aluminum gutter, but they’re a plain sight to see.   Gutters don’t have to be boring.  You can choose one that gets the job done while adding… Continue reading WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HALF-ROUND GUTTERS

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Having a leak in your roof is one of the worst nightmares a homeowner can face when you initially see the leak, it can be hard to tell just how extensive the damage is.  Repairing damage on a roof can be costly, but it’s important to know what… Continue reading Problems Caused by a Leaky Roof

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Slate roofs are extremely durable and long-lasting, as well as being very attractive.  Like any roof, they do experience their share of issues over time. Maintenance and Repair While slate is very hard it is also brittle, so this means that slate can crack upon impact.  Falling tree… Continue reading COMMON SLATE ROOF PROBLEMS

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Summer can do a number on your roof, and if you head into summer without taking the right steps to summer-proof your roof, you may find leaks or expensive roofing repairs arise after the season is over.  We compiled some helpful tips on how to prepare your roof… Continue reading How to Prep Your Roof For Summer