The health of your roof is crucial to the integrity of your home. Knowing the 10 most common roofing problems can help you to catch the damage early enough to make adequate repairs. Here are the most notable problems. Roof Leaks Your roof has to handle the elements. Rain, snow, hail and wind may lead…
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3 Reasons To Get a Roof Inspection in the Spring
Spring brings beautiful flowers, warm weather and potential problems with your roof. That last one is always a surprise, but this is the time of year when roofing issues become visible. In fact, there are three main reasons why you should get your roof inspected during springtime. Warmer Weather One of the biggest reasons for…
4 Ways to Help Homeowners Choose the Right Shingle Color
When it comes time to replace your roof, there are dozens of colors available for your shingles. Whether you’re looking to match your current style or go for something brand new, here are four ways to help find the right color for your shingles. 1. Ask a Neighbor Does your complex or neighborhood have guidelines…
Top 3 Reasons to Have a Well-Ventilated Attic
Most people don’t pay attention to the ventilation in their attic. After all, you don’t live up there, so why does it matter how the air circulates? It only takes you a few seconds to drop things up there that you don’t plan to use for a long time. While it may be true that…
Why is Proper Roof Ventilation So Important?
What is the purpose of roof ventilation? The simple answer is to let the heat out of your attic, but that’s not the whole story. An effective ventilation system (notice I said system there. I’ll explain later…) reduces the amount of heat in the summer and moisture in the winter in your attic space. It…