The Life and Work of Roofers

    2020


  • Extensive Wood Rot: Is It Eating Your Roof?

    11 March 2020
    If you have rotting wood in multiple areas of your roof, including around the edges and near the exterior walls, your roof could be close to failing. Wood decomposes when it's exposed to large amounts of moisture over a long period of time. The rotting wood you see on the surface of your roof can actually be just the beginning of your problems. Learn how extensive woo
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  • Why Ponding Is A Problem With Commercial Roofing And How A Roofer Might Correct The Problem

    9 March 2020
    Ponding is a common problem on flat commercial roofs. Ponding should be addressed as soon as possible because it can lead to roof failure and building leaks. Your maintenance crew should check for ponding regularly so you can call a commercial roofer if the problem arises. Here's why ponding is such a problem, why it develops, and what a roofer might do to fix the sit
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  • Repair Tips For Your Roof's Eaves

    5 March 2020
    Your eaves are an important part of your roof and they consist of several parts. The fascia is the area that faces outward, arranged perpendicular to the top of the roof. The underside of the roof overhang is called the soffits. Inside the soffits are vents, which are a necessary part of your home's airflow system. Issues with any of these components can compromise yo
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  • How Your Roofer May Track Down A Leak So Roof Repairs Can Be Done

    4 March 2020
    Fixing a leaky roof isn't usually too difficult, but finding the point where the roof is leaking can be a challenge. Water doesn't drip straight down from the hole in the roof. Instead, it rolls along the roof, drips into your attic, and then seeps into the floor. Here are some things your roofer may try when searching for a leak in your asphalt shingle roof. Check Th
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  • 2 Signs Your Shingled Roof's Underlayment Is Deteriorating

    3 March 2020
    The shingles on your home's roof are important for keeping water from leaking into your house and causing damage. However, just as important are the sheets of plywood that shape and support the shingles. Without the underlayment, the roof would collapse. Especially if your roof is getting on in years, the underlayment could be deteriorating. If you suspect that this c
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