If the home has a chimney, a professional roofing contractor may recommend installing a cricket if there isn’t one already.  Cricket is a peaked construction at the back of a chimney to help prevent snow and ice build-up and to deflect water around the chimney.

chimeny cricket moss

Chimney without a cricket and moss build-up.

chimney cricket roofing

Chimney with a cricket roofing.

Craig Gouker Roofing has been installing quality residential roofing in South & East Pittsburgh since 1991 and is the expert in shingle roof replacement.
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