How To Pick A Shingle Color For Your Roof
How To Pick A Shingle Color Most people don’t think choosing a roof color is of any significance. Does the color even matter? Who looks at roofs, not me? But this is all wrong. The color of your...
Metal Roof vs. Traditional Shingles
Metal roofs have become a popular options for homeowners and business owners in the past 5 years. Metal roofs are bit pricier than traditional composite shingles for several reasons. But the...
Chimney Rock – Part 2
CHIMNEY CRICKET: A chimney cricket is a triangle shaped diversion roof built behind the chimney at roofline If your chimney is located on the downward slope of your roof, you may experience water...
Chimney Rock – Part 1
Chimneys are the most vulnerable part of the roof. All chimney components need to be in place for the chimney area to function properly. Faulty flashing is frequently to blame for roof leaking at...
Synthetic Underlayment vs. Roofing Felt
Synthetic Underlayment vs. Roofing Felt A product switch in the Industry For decades, roofers have installed a layer of felt over the decking before installing shingles. But there’s a new kid...
Filing A Roof Replacement Claim
Filing a Roof Replacement Claim. It can be quite stressful to discover damage to your roof, especially if it is significant damage. The process of navigating the insurance claim process can get...
What is a dead valley and are they a problem for the roof?
What is a dead valley and are they a problem for the roof? You may notice, although it can sometimes be hard to see, some areas where the roof drains onto lower pitched or reverse pitched areas that...
What shape is my roof?
What shape is my roof? The main job of a roof is to protect your home from water and to shed water. Most roofs have a slope which helps shed water and direct the water away from the structure. The...
What is flashing on a roof?
What is flashing on a roof and what are the types of flashing I should know about? Your roof is made up of several different components. Most roofs are comprised of sheathing, underlayment, roof...
What product is used for flat roofing and why?
Flat roofs are roofs with hardly any or no pitch. They are common on commercial buildings and some residential homes. Leaks are a common problem when it comes to flat roofs because water has nowhere...