What is flashing and where is it used on your roof? Flashing helps to prevent water leaks by directing the flow of rain water around openings in the roof. They ensure that instead of leaking into your home, water runs off down the roof and into...
6 MISCONCEPTIONS HOMEOWNERS MAKE ABOUT THEIR ROOF People have many misconceptions about roofs, and most of these misconceptions are the result of inaccurate information arising out of fear. No matter what misconceptions you may hold, we are here to...
How Long Does Roofing Work Take? If you’re due to have work done on your roof, one of your first questions is undoubtedly, “How long will it take?” Even with a very professional roofing contractor, roofing work is still loud and a bit disruptive...
Is it time for your roof to be replaced? Maybe your siding or gutters? Here are six questions to ask yourself to help determine if its time for a roof inspection. 1. Are your shingles bald, curling, cracked, or missing? Missing shingles are a...
High Wind Damage While many homeowners understand the hazards of storm, hail and tornado damage, few realize that high winds, alone, can cause significant damage to your roof. Most wind damage that occurs on roofs start on the edge of the roof...
What are Granules? Granules on roofing shingles are small, rough particles made of crushed minerals like stone or ceramic. They are embedded into the surface of asphalt shingles to serve multiple purposes: protecting the shingles from ultraviolet...
Do you live in one of the highlighted areas on this map?? Than your home's exterior may have been compromised on September 5th, 2017 when a storm came through the west dropping hail ranging in size from .5"to1.75" on more than 28,000 homes in...
Ice dams happen because melting snow pools behind dams of ice at the roof’s edge causing water to leak into the house. As snow melts, water runs down toward the edge of the roof and as temperature drop at night, it refreezes, causing beautiful formations of ice and icicles. While they may be pretty to the eye, they can be devastating to the structure of your home, not to mention the damage they cause to your gutter system.
Getting your roof replaced doesn’t require a lot of preparation time for the homeowner but there are a few things that you want to think through and have ready for your contractor for the day of installation.
The shingle color you choose for your home can have a dramatic effect on the curb appeal and value of your home. Learn more about shingle colors here.
