All In a Day’s Work: A Roofer’s Blog

Posted on: 13 February 2023

Living in a windy area can be challenging, especially when maintaining the integrity of your home's exterior. Ensuring that your roofing can withstand the elements is a major concern, as it is an important layer of protection. Fortunately, you can choose from several unique designs better suited for high-wind areas. For instance, a hip or gable design has the capacity to handle strong gusts, while a butterfly or cross-gabled pattern can provide additional stability.
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Posted on: 27 January 2023

A roof will offer a reliable lifespan if you service it regularly. As such, you must seal the roof to guard against deterioration by weather elements. However, your roof may sustain age-related deterioration, which makes the seal coat wear off and disintegrates the roof's components. Moreover, if neglected, your roof may develop leaks that can cause water damage. Thus, you should contact a roofer to assess your roof and determine whether it needs resealing.
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Posted on: 27 January 2023

A professionally installed residential roof is an important investment that can provide long-term value and protection for your home. Adding features to the installation process can further increase the value of that investment, making it even more attractive and protecting it from potential damage over time. Here are 5 features you can request your roofer to add during roof installation. 1. Roof Flashing Roof flashing is a metal sheeting material placed along joints, valleys, chimneys, or other points of penetration in a roof structure where water could potentially enter into a building's interior.
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Posted on: 23 January 2023

When a rain storm ends, you might be in the habit of checking your attic for roof leaks. (If you're not in this habit yet, it's a good one to develop!) Usually, if you do spot water, you're able to pinpoint where it came from — maybe some missing shingles or a piece of ripped flashing. But what if you have significant water in your attic with no obvious sign of roof damage?
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