Why You Should Replace Your Roof Before Winter

Why You Should Replace Your Roof Before Winter

Winter is coming. As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many homeowners start thinking about the holidays, cozy fires, and winter sports. But there’s one more thing you should be considering before the snowflakes start to fall: the condition of your...
How to Pick the Perfect Owens Corning Asphalt Shingle Color

How to Pick the Perfect Owens Corning Asphalt Shingle Color

Do you feel that? That subtle pressure on your shoulders? You can’t land a finger on it, but something seems a bit off. Until you realize, this feeling is from what is not just on your shoulders, but also above your head: Your roof.  You have been thinking about...
Professionalism, Quality & Pride

Professionalism, Quality & Pride

A lot of contractors do roofing along with building decks and other home improvements. With Craig Gouker Roofing, roof replacements are what they specialize in. Gouker has been in business for 29 years, so you are not only getting top-notch craftsmen and trained crews...
Conveyor truck adds efficiency to Pittsburgh roofing contractor

Conveyor truck adds efficiency to Pittsburgh roofing contractor

We purchased this unique piece of equipment over 6 years ago.  Craig Gouker Roofing always thinks “outside the box” on how we could be more efficient for both our customers and our employees. Our conveyor truck moves supplies quickly and safely to the roof. This saves...
Understanding your estimate #1:  Flashing

Understanding your estimate #1:  Flashing

If your roof has chimneys, dormers, and walls, then you will see flashing on your estimate.  Flashing prevents water from seeping behind and under shingles, causing water damage to the structure. Flashing is usually thin sheets of aluminum or galvanized steel.  Many...
The importance of proper roof installation.

The importance of proper roof installation.

​Properly installing of a new roof is important to be sure the roof serves its purpose to protect the home and the people and things within it. Roof installation is a science.  It is important that the installer understands why and what steps to take to apply the new...