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...
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...
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...
Replacing a roof is a big project. There are a lot of factors that a roofing contractor considers when preparing an estimate for a homeowner. Size: Roofers measure in “squares” which is equal to 100 square feet. The more squares, the more material,...
Most roof replacement estimates will mention warranties and guarantees with limitations and for a specific number of years. Manufacturers’ warranties usually offer coverage when there is a defect in the roofing material that causes leaks under normal conditions....
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....
