Roofing

The classic neutral tones of wood, metal, and asphalt roof shingles have their own unique beauty, but they don’t suit every home or every taste. If your shingles are a little too drab for your style, paint can liven them up. Some colors can even make your home a little more comfortable. That said, while […]

Spotting a sagging area in your roof is always worrying. While a little sagging doesn’t necessarily mean your roof is in imminent danger of collapse, it does mean you need to act soon to save the structure. Often, a saggy roof can be repaired and reinforced. To preserve your roof, it’s worth hiring a professional […]

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 […]