The rake boards give your roof the finished look you want to enhance your home’s curbside appeal and serve as an added defense against moisture. To educate local homeowners, we’ve put together a “roofing terms” explained piece dedicated entirely to rake boards and the rakes of your roof. So, what is a rake? Rakes, in reference to the …
It’s important to prepare your roof for winter. Roof preparation for the harsh winter weather that’s looming on the horizon is an essential step you need to take for your home this season. Your roof provides the line of defense between your family and any harsh weather – it also contributes to your heating costs! …
‘Tis the season(s) for holiday home decorating, and we are just as excited as you are! Whichever holiday you’re decorating for this season, it’s vital to protect your roof while you’re decorating. Lights and inflatables are entertaining, and we wholeheartedly support all holiday home decorations. Still, we’re here to provide roofing education, so we think home, and business …
The cost of a new roof is, without a doubt, our most frequently asked question. “I just need a price for a new roof on a 2,000 square foot home.” “How much does a new roof cost?” “Can you provide a quote for roof replacement without performing an inspection?” All roofing companies are familiar with these questions. As a …
What is Slate Roofing? Let’s talk about a specialty roofing material, slate. We recently posted a gorgeous home in Charlotte, NC, with GAF Slateline shingles on our Instagram. This shingle with bold shadow lines and tapered cut-outs creates a slate roofing appearance but at a fraction of the cost. Well, we spoke, and Charlotte listened – we’ve been …
“What is a pitched roof?” “What is the pitch of my roof?” “What are different pitched roof types?” These questions are common for residential homeowners looking to repair their roof leaks. The pitch of a roof is a significant factor when you’re receiving estimates from local roofing companies, you should be familiar with the pitch …
Roof leaks can cause significant problems for residential homeowners and commercial property owners. Water damage isn’t exclusive to the roofing area, the presence of roof leaks can cause substantial damage to the interior of your home, and the effects can spread down multiple levels of a building. The hardest part of repairing a roof leak …
Roof Leak Repair: How-To Find and Fix A Roof Leak Read More »
If you’ve ended up on this page, you’re probably in search of a qualified residential roofing company. In your search, you’ve probably noticed that just searching “roofing contractors near me” gives you results varying from national roofing companies to local residential roofing companies. How do you know what to look for when hiring a roofing contractor? What …
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Spotting potential roof damage before it happens isn’t impossible! Repairing a roof leak can be difficult because the actual leak source isn’t always precisely where the water stains appear on your ceiling. Water can enter the roof at one point and run down to another before it reaches a ceiling. Some roof damage is easy to spot, …
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Drone technology in the roofing industry has expanded in the last three years. Recently, one of our renovation consultants earned his commercial drone license to help provide even greater quality roof inspections and aerial imagery services to our customers. Since this technology is still new to our industry, we wanted to outline some of the …
