Roofing

Preventing Ice Dams

Ice dams are a serious winter time problem that cause millions of dollars worth of damage each and every year. In simple terms an ice dam causes water to run underneath your shingles and into your house necessitating repair to your roof and potentially causing water damage to ceilings, walls and floors. The Cause - Heat in the attic raises the temperature of the roof sheathing enough to melt snow that is resting on the roof. Water then runs down the roof until it reaches the eaves where it is cooler and refreezes creating a "dam". As ...
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Steps do you need to take when hiring a Roofing Contractor

What steps do you need to take when hiring a roofing contractor, and make sure you avoid the pitfalls that can come with an important project like a roof repair or replacement?  The answer is surprising simple, hire the right contractor.  Simply put the steps you take as you search for and hire a roofing contractor will make or break your  project. Unfortunately, most people are intimidated by the process or just don't know how to protect themselves and their home.  If you are one of those you might take a look at ...
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Florida: Do-It-Yourself Roofing

Some Florida residents become "Do-It-Yourself Roofers". Because of the long wait for contractors, residents are going to home improvement stores for the roofing supplies themselves. Hurricane Wilma has caused additional roof damage which much has just recently been repaired from previous Florida Hurricanes.  "I'm going to get up on the roof and fix it myself," Ehrenman said Wednesday at Bradco Supply in Fort Lauderdale, where hundreds of homeowners have been lining up to buy roofing tiles since Monday. "I ...
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Top 10 Flat Roof Problems

Understand the top 10 common roof problems of low-sloped roofs (flat-roof). Roof leaks and moisture. Leaks can occur for a number of reasons. Built-up roofs (BUR) might experience leaks due to flashing details that weren't fastened properly during installation. Leaks can also result when single-ply membrane roofs are installed with poor seams. The membranes themselves will hold water. You've got to have the seams either glued or heat-welded properly. Blow-offs, tenting, reduced wind upl ...
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Inspect your roof before it's too late.

Home Roof inspection, don't take it for granted Fall is settling in and winter won't be far behind. It's time to take advantage of still moderate temperatures to make certain that your home is ready for the cooler weather that mother nature is preparing. As you take care of fall chores such as raking leaves and clearing the water out of your sprinkler system don't forget to check over the area that protects your family and all your belongings - your roof! It's just easy to do, take your roof for granted. After all, h ...
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Steps for Hiring a Roofing Contractor

What do you do when hiring a roofing contractor? Simply put the steps you take as you look to hire a roofing contractor will make or break your  project. Unfortunately, most people are intimidated by the process or just don't know how to protect themselves and their home.  If you are one of those you might take a look at getting a Free Estimate from a roofing contractor service to schedule you with pre-screened contractors in your area.  Contact multiple contractors -  Having multiple cont ...
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