Can You Have a Roof Replaced in Winter?

Imagine this scenario, a large hail storm strikes your neighborhood and totals your roof in October. You know your favorite local roofer and you want to make sure they’re the ones on your roof. Unfortunately you’re not the only one who wants to use them and they’re...

10 Roofing Terms You Need to Know

When talking with a roofing contractor you may find yourself confused with some of the lingo that is being thrown around. Talks of eaves, rakes, flashing can all go over the head of most homeowners but that’s ok as we’ve come up with a list of 10 roofing terms that...

How Ice Damages Roofs

Every winter homeowners across the colder portions brace for the inevitable onslaught of snow and ice. Snow and ice can potentially cause large amounts of damage to the entire roofing system so how does ice damage roofs? Let’s look at a few of the issues that arise...

How to Identify a Roof Leak

Just like any other part of your home your roof may need some extra attention or maintenance every now and then. One of the biggest enemies to a roofing system is the dreaded roof leak. Often, knowing what you’re up against is half the battle so how do you identify a...

How Rain Damages Roofs

If weren’t for Mother Nature most roofs would last several years longer than they do today, but that’s why you have a roof in the first place, to protect your home against the elements. While you may know of a few elements that are bad for your roof like hail or ice,...