by Greenawalt Roofing | Jun 11, 2018 | Roofing
Drip edge is a metal flashing that is installed at the edges of the roof to help control the flow of water away from the fascia and to protect the underlying roofing components. Drip edge overhangs the sides of the roof and has a small metal flange that is bent away...
by Greenawalt Roofing | Jun 7, 2018 | Roofing
Since the beginning of time, humans have been looking for way to keep the rain off our heads. We’ve used a multitude of materials, with relative success. Until about 5,000 years ago, primitive man used sod, grass, sticks, wood and animal skins — whatever was handy...
by Greenawalt Roofing | Jun 5, 2018 | Roofing
So what is roof pitch?Roof pitch is the vertical rise of your roof divided by the horizontal span (or run). It is typically expressed with the rise first and run second, with the run denominated by the number 12, giving a ratio of how many inches of incline...
by Greenawalt Roofing | Jun 1, 2018 | Windows
Top 7 Things to Know About Windows According to the US Department of Energy, leaky and inefficient windows, doors, and skylights account for 25 percent of the average households energy bills. You can cut your energy costs by having quality windows installed. Skylights...
by Greenawalt Roofing | May 21, 2018 | Roofing
Tips for Filing a Roof Replacement Insurance Claim Sometimes it’s an unexpected disaster, a bad storm that takes a toll on your roof. Sometimes it’s something you’ve seen coming for years. But when it comes time to have a roof replacement, you know you can’t avoid it...
by Greenawalt Roofing | May 16, 2018 | Siding
Three Key Advantages of Vinyl Siding If your current siding is looking worse for wear, or if you are completing exterior renovations on the outside of your home, you may be wondering if vinyl siding is everything that they say it is. In fact, vinyl siding offers a...
