Roofing

Ventilation is Key to a Good Roof

September 5, 2012
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Without proper ventilation you can easily turn a 30 year shingle into a 15 year shingle. I’ve seen decent quality architectural shingles curl and crack because the installer didn’t provide proper ventilation. Ventilation requires intake and exhaust. Think of proper attic ventilation like a chimney. A chimney has an opening at the top and an…

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Is it a problem if it rains on the day of my roofing installation?

May 4, 2012
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Many customers have the same concern — will moisture on the day of an installation, affect the job? The answer is it depends on the materials that are being used for deck protection. For many years roofing companies had only one option — tar paper. Unfortunately, the organic elements of tar paper require a perfectly…

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Homeowner Tips for Roofing — Be Prepared

June 11, 2011
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Deciding to get your roof replaced is no small decision these days. With the cost of shingles more than doubling in the last several years, replacing your roof can be a major commitment to your home. So what do you need to do? What should you expect from your contractor and what are realistic expectations?…

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Ice Damming — Coping with the Problem

February 5, 2011
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Ice damming is becoming an increasing problem as freeze/thaw cycles have become more common throughout the winter. As a child I remember it getting cold in the fall and thawing in the spring. Now it is common to see several freezes and thaws in just one month. This can cause major problems. To understand the…

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