HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! When you start noticing your roof’s age, bring in the experts to determine if it’s time for a replacement. Roof damage can lead to leaks and cause significant structural damage. Plus, beyond protecting your home, your roof plays a key role in curb appeal when it’s time to… Continue reading HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR ROOF NEEDS TO BE REPLACED
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Risks of a Leaky Roof
HERE FOR ALL OF 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… Continue reading Risks of a Leaky Roof
Why Do Fascia Boards Rot?
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! The fascia boards are the vertical boards that cover the ends of rafters and are usually where gutters are mounted. They are typically made of wood (though they can also be made of composite, vinyl, or fiber cement, among other materials), which makes them vulnerable to rotting. While there… Continue reading Why Do Fascia Boards Rot?
ROOF RISKS: DAMAGED FLASHING
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! When a roof leaks, the problem is often due to leaks in and around the metal roof flashing that protects roof edges, valleys, and the junctions between roofing and obstructions such as chimneys, dormers, and vent pipes. Here we look at how to repair flashing that can cause… Continue reading ROOF RISKS: DAMAGED FLASHING
Reasons for Leaking Skylights
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Skylights are meant to let in extra light, not water! Added natural sunlight makes your home feel brighter and more spacious, but leaking skylights can take all that beauty away and replace it with rotting structures or mold if you don’t catch them in time. If you notice… Continue reading Reasons for Leaking Skylights
Common Problems With Asphalt Shingles
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! That roof over your head, the one that keeps you dry and protects you from the elements? It will weather storms, wind, sleet, and snow for decades, but it won’t last forever. There are a handful of potential issues – old or torn shingles, worn-out flashing, clogged gutters,… Continue reading Common Problems With Asphalt Shingles
ROTTED ROOF DECKING
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! What is Roof Decking? Roof decking or sheathing refers to the thin boards of wood that span the trusses and support the rest of the roof. If your roof decking gets wet, it can develop wood rot and impact the performance of your whole roof. This problem can… Continue reading ROTTED ROOF DECKING
What Are Soffit And Fascia?
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Soffit and fascia are very important parts of almost every home. Chances are you’ve got them both on your house and may not even realize it. But what are soffit and fascia? What do they do, how do they work, and do you really need them? There’s more… Continue reading What Are Soffit And Fascia?
POOLING WATER ON FLAT ROOFS
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! There are numerous benefits to having a flat roof and one major downside. Pooling water is a common problem with flat roofing as it does not drain water as effectively as pitched roofing which has a natural slope where the water can run off the roof. Since flat… Continue reading POOLING WATER ON FLAT ROOFS
MAINTAINING YOUR ROOF FLASHING
HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! It’s hard to say if there’s a more important part of your home than the roof. It keeps you safe and protected from the elements, but even more importantly, it keeps all the materials used to construct your house dry, too. That means you won’t have to worry… Continue reading MAINTAINING YOUR ROOF FLASHING