Uncategorized

Winter Roofing Checklist Fall recently started but preparing for the upcoming winter should be on your mind, especially when it comes to your roof. It is easier to notice and correct any roof damage in the fall rather than in the winter. Roofing in winter months has more risk accompanying it as opposed to roofing…

Ponding Water on a Flat Roof After a storm, worrying about ponding water on your roof may not be a top concern. However, the issue should be addressed since it can affect the quality and lifetime of your roof. When you ignore it, the cost to correct the damage will continue to increase. What is…

Roof Overlayment vs. Tear Off If you are considering getting a new roof, you may not need to tear off the current roof. Instead you can do a roof overlayment, but this depends on the type of roof and the condition of the existing roof as well. Shingle Roof Tear Off When dealing with a…

Beware of Wind Damage to Your Roof The effects of wind damage to your roof should never be overlooked since it is just as damaging as hail, ice, rain or snow. It can undermine the durability of your roof and end up costing you big. It is important to be aware of the potential problems…

Roof Tie In Questions Answered A roof tie in is sometimes overlooked and therefore creates some concerns for building owners. Below are some of the common questions we have heard with an answer to help you better understand them. Questions/Answers What is a roof tie in? Expand This is a term used to describe the…

How to Limit the Disruptions of a New Roof Replacement New roof replacements can go one of two ways, stressful or barely noticeable. To avoid stress that comes along with the disruptions of a new roof replacement you need to be aware of what those disruptions could be. Common Disruptions of a New Roof Replacement…

Dangers of DIY Roof Repairs When your roof needs repairs, sometimes you want to try and handle in on your own. There are plenty of DIY roof repair videos, but those are made by professionals with the experience, knowledge, and supplies. The idea of DIY roof repairs may sound appealing, but there are many dangers…

Roof Hail Damage- The Signs and What To Do After a storm, you always want to make sure that your roof was able to withstand the severe weather. It is no different with hail and the roof damage may not be immediately noticeable. Even if the size of the hail is small, the local wind…

Synthetic Underlayment: What’s Under Your Shingles? Most steep-slope roofs have a layer of material between the shingles and the roof deck, called underlayment. This layer is not waterproof, but it does add some water protection to the shingle roof.  It protects the shingles from any chemicals in the wood roof deck, and underlayment also provides…

Roof Inspection-Why You Need a Professional Your roof is your first line of protection against the elements, including harsh weather, high winds and sun. And with inclement weather, thunderstorms, hurricanes, hail and more coming up soon, it’s worthwhile to consider the benefits of a professional roof inspection. Eye For Detail A roof inspection completed by…