A roof is only as good as the installers behind it. Even if you purchase the best roof money can buy, it will mean very little if it isn’t installed properly. You may think you’re saving money by hiring an inexperienced roofing contractor, but the job they end up doing will likely cost you more money in the long run. Here are three ways to tell if your roof has been installed poorly.
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Archives for Colin Clark3 Easy-to-Miss Signs of Storm, Hail and Wind Damage
When a storm passes through your area, you would think that the signs it leaves on your roof would be very obvious, but that’s not always the case. Damage from a storm, whatever kind it is, can be very subtle and might need the keen eye of an experienced roofer. With that said, here are three easy-to-miss signs of storm damage that might go unnoticed if you don’t know what to look for.
[Read more…]Getting to Know Your Roofer: 3 Great Questions to Ask
Seeing as your roofer will be working on a very important component of your home, it’s a good idea to try and get to know your roofing contractor better. Aside from the questions you ask in your initial consultation before hiring a team, there are other meaningful questions that you can ask so that you can become more familiar with them as well as the quality of their work. In today’s post, we’ve put together three of them.
[Read more…]Flashing Mistakes That Can Put Your Roof at Risk
Usually made from aluminum or galvanized metal, flashing is the material protecting the leak-prone areas of your roof. You’ll find it at exterior walls, valleys, chimneys, skylights and other protrusions. For this roofing component to do its job effectively, it must be installed properly. Poor workmanship can result in issues that can potentially lead to water damage.
[Read more…]What Can You Expect from Your Roof’s Soffits?
A roofing system has several components that allow it to offer protection and comfort to your home. Soffits do not only make your exterior look aesthetically pleasing, but they are also essential for efficient attic ventilation. Despite their importance, people know very little about their roof soffits.
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