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If your home is over 15 years old and has an asphalt shingle roof, it is a good idea to inspect the roof regularly. You may have been the homeowner when your roof was built and know the type of shingles that were installed, but chances are you purchased the home used and have no idea how long the shingles are guaranteed for. (more…)

The housing market is going up and down more frequently now than ever. You are seeing more lower priced, foreclosed homes tempting you for purchase. If you have ever had work on your roof done, you know that it can get to be expensive. (more…)

Squirrels just like any other rodent can cause damage to your roof. They like to gain entry to your nice warm attic to store food and build nests for their young. They will push through soffits, chew around vent pipes, and eat through attic vents. Don’t forget that they like chimneys in the summer and when you open the draft for the first time in the winter you might get a surprise visitor dropping in. What should you do if you have a squirrel damaging your roof? (more…)

A professional will almost always be able to be a more thorough job than a resident when it comes to roof cleaning, because of the equipment we have access to. There are a couple of things that you should know though if you are attempting to clean your tile roof, as some aspects will differ from cleaning a more traditional roof material. (more…)

There are many parts that go into making your roof the water resistant protective barrier it is. Roof underlayment is often overlooked by homeowners and bad roofers. What people don’t know is that the underlayment is a crucial wall of defense against leaks and damages. Especially in Florida, quality roof underlayment can mean the difference between a perfectly good roof and one that has multiple leaks. (more…)

Flat roofs cause a notoriously large amount of problems when compared to a traditionally sloped roof. So what exactly is the appeal to begin with? Well, to start with, most “flat” roofs aren’t actually entirely flat. A majority of them are a low slope roof, in order to help water flow away from the center and to drains. (more…)

The holidays are here and the atmosphere is ripe with the mood for celebrations. Indeed, the Christmas season is a time when family members and friends get to meet after many months apart. In line with the spirit of the occasion, you may have the need to repair your roof. Your children and friends may be coming over to spend the holidays with you and it is important to have the house in perfect shape for them. (more…)

Starter strip shingles help to eliminate the need to cut down shingles to create a starter row. They not only make the job quicker and easier for your roofer, but also strengthen your shingle adhesion and help to prevent blow-offs. Starter strip shingles are generally packaged in strips of 2 in bundles of around 16. They are perforated down the center to allow for easy separation and have adhesion on them for easy, secure installation. (more…)

Often times, customers don’t think about roofing problems unless they are already noticing them. From leaks, or paint peeling inside, there are a multitude of things that can go wrong with your roof. We’re here to tell you some of the leading causes of roofing issues, as well as some of the signs that your roof might need a roofing professional to look at. (more…)

This might seem like a funny question, but if you live somewhere that raccoons are getting close to the residential areas, it is not. Raccoons are going to arrive in short order if there is a reason and the biggest reason is food. That does not mean that they are looking for food on your roof, but your roof might have been the easiest way out of a tree that is nearby. (more…)