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5 Things Your Roofer Wishes You Were Aware of

5 Things Your Roofer Wishes You Were Aware of

What should a homeowner know about their roof? You may be surprised to learn that roofers have some things they wish clients knew about their work.  Continue Reading

A Guide to Roof Replacements and Your HOA

A Guide to Roof Replacements and Your HOA

Although living in a neighborhood governed by a homeowner’s association (HOA) offers many great benefits, it also has drawbacks. If you have renovation plans for your home, you will probably need to obtain the approval of your HOA before pushing through. Here’s a guide by your local gutter protection services provider on what to expect through this… Continue Reading

Roof Shrinkage: What You Need to Know

Roof Shrinkage: What You Need to Know

EPDM, or modified bitumen roofing, has grown in popularity in recent years. Shrinkage is one of the most typical problems associated with this type of membrane. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including material deterioration, improper installation and exposure to UV light. However, shrinkage issues on EPDM roofs have greatly lessened… Continue Reading

How Roofers Deal With Rain During a Job

How Roofers Deal With Rain During a Job

What happens if it starts pouring while your roofer is repairing or replacing your roof? While working on gutter covers and roofs in the rain is possible, it is not ideal and is something most roofers will try to avoid by paying careful attention to the forecast. Continue Reading

5 Risks of Repairing Your Own Roof

5 Risks of Repairing Your Own Roof

It may be tempting to try to fix a broken roof or replace missing roof shingles on your own if you are handy with household repairs. However, roof repair can be quite dangerous if not done by a team of licensed roofing contractors. Continue Reading

Damaged Roof Decking: Repair or Replace?

Damaged Roof Decking: Repair or Replace?

Roof decking is the actual foundation of your roofing system. It’s what connects the roof of your home to the rest of the house. It supports the weight of roofing shingles and lays on top of your attic’s rafters. Nowadays, roofing companies use to add an extra layer of protection from the elements to your… Continue Reading

The Most Common Roofing Concerns Homeowners Face

The Most Common Roofing Concerns Homeowners Face

Your roof is a large and complex structure that requires your full attention. It is designed to provide superior weather protection and contributes to your home’s energy efficiency and aesthetic appeal. To ensure its longevity and performance, you must be aware of the most common concerns involved with its maintenance and upkeep. Local roofing company Lask Exterior… Continue Reading

Flashing Failure: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore It

Flashing Failure: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore It

A roof flashing is a material that roofers install to add protection to the parts of a roof that are more prone to leaks. Flashings are available in plastic and other composite materials, but the most common material is metal. Metal flashings are coated or formulated to prevent corrosion. Galvanized steel is the preferred metal because of… Continue Reading

How GAF Roofers Install Roof Shingles Even in Cold Weather

How GAF Roofers Install Roof Shingles Even in Cold Weather

A roof replacement project is a home improvement task that homeowners can get into no matter what time of the year it is. After all, as your home’s first line of defense against the elements, your home’s roofing system is incredibly important and as such, you should never put off getting it replaced, especially if it’s an… Continue Reading

Water-Shedding and Water-Resistant Roofs: The Difference

Water-Shedding and Water-Resistant Roofs: The Difference

As any roofer will tell you, moisture is the number one enemy of any roofing system. After all, if given the chance, it can easily infiltrate your roof and cause a significant amount of damage to its structural integrity. Thankfully, with the advancements in the roofing industry, manufacturers have created roofs that are waterproof. These… Continue Reading

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