You are a savvy homeowner who understands that the roof is one of the most crucial components of your home. You’ve addressed maintenance issues in a timely manner, but your roof seems to need additional repair. How can you be sure when it’s time for a replacement instead of repair? Here are a few things …
We often take our roofs for granted until we find out we’re in need of repairs or even a replacement. Even though insurance can help fray some of the costs involved, most homeowners will need to pay a significant amount of money out of pocket. Fortunately, there are options for financing a roof which can …
Your roof is what protects your family and possessions from the elements. This makes it a critically important component of your home. Since the roof is up high and out of sight, it’s easy to put off necessary repairs. This is especially true if you haven’t budgeted for the extra expense. Unfortunately, there’s a downside …
Are you having a new roof installed? If so, it’s easy to get caught up comparing shingle profiles and colors. One important detail you need to understand is your warranty coverage. Getting the answer to the question “how do roof warranties work” is a good starting point.
The importance of first impressions is often emphasized regarding our interactions with people we meet for the first time. But did you know they’re also essential when you’re trying to sell your home or make it more attractive? How your home looks when someone sees it for the first time is one of the most …
Shingle Roof Repair – Flashing Seams Separating Flashing seams must be overlapped correctly and an adequate amount of sealant placed in between the overlap area to ensure proper waterproofing at the ell flashing transition area. Ell flashing seams were separating here and in need of additional sealant. The correct way to repair this area is …
Shingle Roof Repair – Roofing Nails Lifting or “Popping” Shingle Roof Fasteners Uplifting: During roof installation it’s easy for installers to forget about proper pressure setting on their nail guns. In most cases too many roofing nailers are hooked up to a low volume compressor and the air supply is not sufficient to drive each …
This article will assume your roof to be made of wood decking. (The roof deck is what your waterproofing material attaches or adheres to.) To fully understand the process in determining the wood replacement needs, let’s look at what can happen in the following situations.
Having a shingle roof replacement isn’t something you have to do every day as a homeowner…and thank goodness for that.
When you get a cut on a finger as an adult, you instantly gauge: is it worth a bandage, or can I let it go? You seldom do that with your child’s injuries.
