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Is It Okay To Put Off Repairing a Leaking Roof?

Water does serious damage to a home, so it’s never a good idea to put off repairing any damage that may allow water to enter your home. Water can cause rot, mildew, and mold. Left unattended for too long, this can cause damage to the structural integrity of the home, thereby increasing the cost of…

3 Ways to Show Your Roof a Little Spring Love

Lots of people are itching for a reason to get outside. Why not give your roof some attention? If you are not sure where to start, consider the following three ways you can show your roof a little love this spring.

3 Reasons To Finally Go Through With a Roof Replacement

Replacing a roof can be expensive, so it’s understandable that you’ll want to prolong having a new roof installed for as long as possible. However, trying to extend the life of your roof when it is obviously old and worn down comes with its downfalls. If you realize your roof is out of shape and…

Why Do So Many Homeowners Choose Asphalt Shingles

You’ve probably noticed there are more homes with asphalt shingles than those with other materials on their roofs. Asphalt shingles are the most popular roofing materials and for good reason! The following are just some of the reasons many homeowners choose asphalt shingles over other types of roofing options.

Five of the Best Roofing Options for Historic Homes

Roofs do more than just protect the people inside the home. They also reflect the character of the home on which they’re installed.

Can Roofers Work in the Snow During Winter?

Roofing contractors work all-year-round regardless of season. You’ll find them making repairs during spring, replacing roofs during summer and making sure roofs are in great shape during fall so they can withstand the harsh weather during the winter season.

What's An Underlayment, and How Important Is It?

Most of us tend to think of the home’s roofing system as composed of the roofing material, the gutters and some other things like the flashing. Many of us forget that there’s one unseen element that’s just as important as the roof itself. This element is called the underlayment. What’s the Underlayment? The underlayment plays…

Commercial Roof Care Tips for Winter

Roofing professionals recommend that a thorough inspection of your commercial roof be done at least twice a year, preferably during fall and spring.

How a Winter Roof Replacement Can Be Advantageous

A roof replacement might be the last thing to come to mind when thinking of winter activities, but you can take advantage of winter to do this job. Here are the advantages of replacing your roof during winter.