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WHY Should I Have MY Roof Inspected by a Professional?
If you consider yourself a DIY person, you might be asking the question: why should I have my roof inspected by a professional when I can do it myself? The short answer is: for a lot of reasons. Your roof is not just a mere shield against the elements; it's a vital...
Five Ways to Prepare Your House And Roof for a Hurricane
Living in hurricane-prone areas requires homeowners to be proactive in preparing their houses for the potential damages that these natural disasters can bring. When it comes to protecting your home, your roof is the first line of defense. As experts in roofing and...
How Often Should You Replace Your Skylight?
A skylight is a great way to bring natural light into your home. Whether you're looking for a way to brighten up your living room or turn an underutilized space into a sun-filled one, a skylight can help. It's one of the simplest accessories a roof can have, and it's...
Does a Leaky Roof Need to Be Completely Replaced?
What, exactly, is a leaky roof? A leaky roof leaks water into your home. This can be caused by many things, including: Leaking gutter systems Roof shingles that have become loose or cracked Damaged flashings (the metal pieces around windows and doors) When Does a...
Home Insurance and Roof Repair
Paying the cost to replace a roof can be a large expense for most homeowners. When needing to replace a roof a homeowner may look to their insurance to cover most if not all of the costs. Whether your home insurance covers roof repair or replacement depends on how the...
Roofing Solutions for Hot & Dry Regions
As the temperatures rise and the sun beats down relentlessly, homeowners in hot and dry regions face a unique set of challenges when it comes to roofing. From the constant exposure to UV rays to the potential for cracking and damage from extreme heat, it's important...
What To Know About Roof Flashing
When preparing or getting a roof installation, you’re probably having terms thrown at you that you may not understand. A term you may have heard is roof flashing (RF). It is common for homeowners to not know the term unless they’ve dealt with roofing in the past. ...
How to Reduce Streaking and Staining On Roof
What Causes Streaking and Staining On Your Roof? The simple answer, it's typically algae that have grown on the roof over time. It can either be blue-green algae or black algae. Algae is a solid deposit of spores and dirt that is another form of mold. The...
Can You Put A Metal Roof Over A Shingle Roof?
Metal roofs are growing in popularity. One of the main reasons they are growing in popularity is because, in most cases, they can be installed over an existing shingle roof. Therefore, their installation does not always require the tearing off of shingles. Why A...
Why Felt Paper Is Used In Roofing
What Is Felt Paper? Felt paper being used in roofing is often also known as underlayment, roofing tar paper, and roll roofing. The felt paper is a layer of protection that is installed between the roof deck and the roofing shingles. It is comprised of a base, made...