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

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