Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home, and yet it can sometimes be overlooked because it's not something you think about or see every day while you are inside the house. Regular maintenance is key, but that's easier said than done if you don't have a lot of roofing experience. In fact, it might even be possible to do more harm than good while performing maintenance on your roof if you don't know what you are doing.
Read More
Your home's roof is meant to keep the rain out. As such, you might have a few concerns regarding the possibility of rain while roofers are working on your home. Will the rain get in with the old roof off? Can the roofers even work if it's raining outside? How does this all work? Take a look.
If rain is expected, roofing companies will reschedule.
Roofers obviously prefer not to work in the rain.
Read More
When you are having a roof installed on your home, even if you are not doing it yourself, it's important to know what are the components of a typical residential roof. This will allow you to have a productive conversation with your roofer and decide the type of roof you want to have. Understanding the different components of a roof also helps you understand when something goes wrong.
Roofing Products
Read More
Shingle roofs last about 30 years, on average. As your roof ages, the need for repairs becomes more likely. If you catch a problem early, you will often be able to have it repaired in order to prevent further damage. However, this means that you need to be on the lookout for roof problems. Here are the main problems that tend to creep in once your roof starts to age.
Read More
A Spanish tile roof is durable and long-lasting, requiring only minimal maintenance. Even though the tiles are strong, they aren't immune to problems. It's important to know some of the common issues that may require a repair.
Discoloration
Stains can be quite unsightly on Spanish tile, but they won't cause any damage to the roof. Common causes of discoloration are moss, algae, and efflorescence. Moss and algae can be removed with the proper cleaners, and then a roofer can install zinc strip beneath the ridge cap to minimize the chances of future growth and stain.
Read More