Roofing

One of the most expensive parts of your home to repair is the roof. Sadly, this is also one of the most common places to find poor workmanship. A badly built or repaired roof can lead to numerous problems in the future, including further roof work and structural damage due to leaks. The good news […]

Cleaning your roof does more than just keep your house looking good. It also removes mildew, moss, leaves, grit, and other debris that could damage your roofing and eventually cause leaks. With the right equipment and cleaning products, you can get your grimy, mildewy roof looking like new again. Plan Ahead for Safety Before you […]

Winter is a time of stress for many homeowners. The risk of frozen pipes, ice dams, and other snow-related problems are always a risk. Yet there is one type of winter weather you might not have given much thought to – hail. Unlike snow, hail attacks your home as chunks of ice, varying in both […]

If you’re building a new home or adding an addition to an existing house, one of the major decisions you’ll have to make is: How will you hold up the roof? Unless the plans call for a flat roof structure, you basically have to choose between rafters or trusses. A visit to the attic of […]

Metal roofing has a history in the United States that dates back to the birthplace of the country. Thomas Jefferson had a tin roof installed on his famous Monticello home and Paul Revere—yes, the guy that made that midnight ride—later diversified his silversmithing business to produce rolls of copper that was utilized for roofing. It […]

It’s a classic image in comedies and cartoons: a home during a rainstorm, buckets all over the floor catching the rain as it drips from the ceiling. Unfortunately, by the time a roof leak reaches this point in real life, your home will have already suffered extensive damage. The good news is that you can […]

Whether you are planning a DIY project or working with a professional roofer, the sheer number of terms out there may be daunting. The following list contains both common and uncommon terms, alphabetized and broken into categories to make it easier for you to find a specific term quickly. Descriptive Terms Absorption: the ability to absorb […]

There was a time when homes were uniform in design and had limited access to materials. Now, homeowners have a wide range of options for both style and material when working on their roof. Regardless of whether you are repairing a roof, replacing it, or building an addition to your home, it is important to […]

Proper ventilation is essential to any home. However, conflicting opinions on which of the many types of roof vent is most efficient may be quite confusing. Depending upon your local climate, building codes, and the size of your home, one type of vent system may be more efficient than another. There are two major types of vent systems, […]