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Roof Installation 101: 7 Essential Questions to Ask Before You Start
7 Crucial Facts About Flashing: The Unsung Hero of Your Roof!
Solar Roofing: Harnessing the Sun’s Power! Is It Right for You?
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...
How To Prepare For A Roofing Project
Preparing for a roofing project can be exciting and stressful. To make it less stressful you want to be prepared for your roofers so the installation process can be as smooth as possible. Your home will become a working area so you want to ensure that you follow...
What You Need to Know About A Gutter System
Gutters are often the most ignored part of the house on any homeowner's maintenance list. They are often simple in design and easy to go unnoticed and function to carry water from the roof to the ground. The purpose is to protect the house from water damage. Having a...