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HERE FOR ALL YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! While roofs are purposely constructed to allow rainwater run-off, they can often have several vertical features or protrusions, such as chimneys, parapet walls, half walls, dormers, skylights, vent pipes, and the like, where water can pool up and/or drip into the crevices between.  The areas can eventually become damaged… Continue reading What Is a Roof Flashing and Why Is It Important?

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOF NEEDS! Blistering Roof Shingles Blisters or blister rash can be identified by inconsistent bubbles rising up from inside the shingle.  Blistering only occurs in asphalt roof shingles as it is a byproduct of manufacturing or installation.  The shingles are composed of different layers of material.  While undergoing the lamination… Continue reading TYPES OF SHINGLE DAMAGE

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! There are a variety of different tile roofs, but one thing they all have in common is that they require a basic level of maintenance.  It is important to pay attention to the signs that your tile roof has sustained damage.  Below are some of the most commons… Continue reading Signs of Tile Roof Damage

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! A new roof is a costly investment with practical and aesthetic implications.  The roof is your home’s most important protection against rain, snow, and nature’s elements.  The roof can also significantly impact the appeal of your home in the eyes of potential buyers.  When replacing your roof, there… Continue reading Upgrades To Consider When Replacing Your 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! 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! Where are Roof Valleys? Valleys are formed at the lowest point where roof slopes meet. There are two types of valleys: open and closed. Closed valleys are created by installing shingles across adjacent slope edges, creating a sense of continuity from one plane to another. Open valleys are… Continue reading Roof Valley Leaks?

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Roof sealing is a vital part of protecting your flat roof from the elements and extending its lifespan.  Generally, a good quality flat roof is expected to last about 10 years.  With proper coating, it can last much longer.  Sealing is a great way to extend the lifespan… Continue reading FLAT ROOF COATING MAINTENANCE

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Roof cleaning can seem an arduous task, but it’s a hugely important part of roof maintenance.  Keeping your roof clean is perhaps the best preventive measure against expensive repairs or even premature replacement of your roofing.  While it’s common knowledge that roofs don’t last forever, there are steps… Continue reading ALGAE ON YOUR ROOF AND ROOF CLEANING

HERE FOR ALL OF YOUR ROOFING NEEDS! Sometimes a roof can naturally reach the end of its useful life without experiencing a roof failure.  If It just looks old and worn, and you are doing preventive maintenance on your home. If replacing an old roof is delayed, however, it could result in bigger problems down… Continue reading DO I NEED A NEW ROOF?