If you own a home with an older roof, chances are at some point you have come home to water dripping from your ceiling, skylight, or fixtures. The sound of dripping water behind your walls is also a sign of a roof leak.
Leaky roofs are a common problem for homeowners; and as roofs age, the likelihood of a leak only increases. So what are the most common roof leak causes? There are a number of reasons your roof may leak, even if you are vigilant about regular maintenance. Below are the top 4 reasons your roof may be leaking.
Your roof is a major investment. As far as home maintenance and repairs are concerned, there are few structures that compare with your roof when it comes to the cost and necessity of repair. Yet, with regular maintenance, you can extend the life of your roof and ensure that your home and belongings are adequately protected.
The following frequently asked roofing questions should help you understand how to keep your roof in the best possible condition.
When it is time to have a new roof installed, one of the first decisions you and your roofing contractor will discuss is what materials you will use. Homeowners are often surprised at the wide variety of roofing shingles available each with different benefits, drawbacks, and costs.
Some of the most common types of roofing shingles you are likely to work with are asphalt, metal, wood, tile, and slate. Let’s take a closer look at all these types of roofing shingles.
Cedar roof shingles are a popular roofing material because they offer an attractive appearance as well as excellent weather protection and durability. In addition to their natural elegance, cedar roof shingles also provide superior insulation compared to asphalt shingles. Homeowners may also choose cedar shingles because they can sometimes be installed over existing roof materials, they are insect resistant, and they offer a lifespan from 20 to 40 years. In most cases, you will want to hire a professional roofer to install your cedar shingles; but if you are an ambitious and experienced do-it-yourself handyman, you may want to embark on the task on your own. So, how do you install cedar roof shingles?
Your roof is an important structural component of your home, and it also provides necessary protection from the elements: rain, snow, wind, and other weather. While most roofing repairs should be addressed by a professional, there are some small problems that can be solved quickly and easily for the experienced do-it-yourself homeowner. A small leak is the perfect example of the kind of quick roof repair that can often be handled by a novice, but more serious roof issues should always be seen by a qualified roofing contractor.
Roofs do not last forever, that is the bottom line. Whether you have purchased a brand new home, or you have owned your home for twenty years, roof maintenance is an important responsibility. For the most part, major roof failures including leaks, missing shingles, or interior water damage result when we ignore minor problems. Unfortunately, many homeowners are shocked when they learn the price of a roof replacement, especially considering the fact that minor repairs are usually easy and inexpensive.
Homeowners often make the mistake of ignoring leaves and twigs in their gutters; after all, they’re harmless, right? In fact, clogged gutters can lead to a number of major concerns including basement leaks, cracked foundations, wood rot, leaking roofs, slippery sidewalks and more. Gutters are responsible for controlling the water around your home, and built up debris in gutters allows water run-off to eventually damage these other aspects of your property. The following tips for gutter cleaning will keep water from infiltrating your home and property.
Regardless of whether you are talking commercial or residential buildings, your roof is a considerable investment; and, like all large investments, you want to protect your roof. Annual maintenance and regular roof inspections can help you keep your roof in its optimal condition thereby improving its quality and extending its lifespan. Alternatively, avoiding inspections and maintenance will only serve to expedite the demise of your roof and can ultimately cost you thousands of dollars in repairs or even replacement. In order to maintain the long term value and functionality of your roof, regular inspections are very important.
We’ve found a video that has the classic signs of a roof in need of professional help due to unwanted guests – a lot of them. If you have any issues with creepy crawlies that fly, look away.
Otherwise enjoy this little gem of a re-roofing experience and to ensure you don’t have any undesirable critters living in your roof, feel free to give us a call for a complimentary inspection.
Do you have leaves on your roof? For insulation in the winter we do not suggest covering your roof in fallen leaves as they tend to become very wet and rotten. Give us a ring and we can take care of the cleanup for you. Good roof maintenance means a longer lasting, safer ceiling for your home.
If you own a home with an older roof, chances are at some point you have come home to water dripping from your ceiling, skylight, or fixtures. The sound of dripping water behind your walls is also a sign of a roof leak. 
Your roof is a major investment. As far as home maintenance and repairs are concerned, there are few structures that compare with your roof when it comes to the cost and necessity of repair. Yet, with regular maintenance, you can extend the life of your roof and ensure that your home and belongings are adequately protected. 
When it is time to have a new roof installed, one of the first decisions you and your roofing contractor will discuss is what materials you will use. Homeowners are often surprised at the wide variety of roofing shingles available each with different benefits, drawbacks, and costs. 
Cedar roof shingles are a popular roofing material because they offer an attractive appearance as well as excellent weather protection and durability. In addition to their natural elegance, cedar roof shingles also provide superior insulation compared to asphalt shingles. Homeowners may also choose cedar shingles because they can sometimes be installed over existing roof materials, they are insect resistant, and they offer a lifespan from 20 to 40 years. In most cases, you will want to hire a professional roofer to install your cedar shingles; but if you are an ambitious and experienced do-it-yourself handyman, you may want to embark on the task on your own. So, how do you install cedar roof shingles?
Your roof is an important structural component of your home, and it also provides necessary protection from the elements: rain, snow, wind, and other weather. While most roofing repairs should be addressed by a professional, there are some small problems that can be solved quickly and easily for the experienced do-it-yourself homeowner. A small leak is the perfect example of the kind of quick roof repair that can often be handled by a novice, but more serious roof issues should always be seen by a qualified roofing contractor.
Roofs do not last forever, that is the bottom line. Whether you have purchased a brand new home, or you have owned your home for twenty years, roof maintenance is an important responsibility. For the most part, major roof failures including leaks, missing shingles, or interior water damage result when we ignore minor problems. Unfortunately, many homeowners are shocked when they learn the price of a roof replacement, especially considering the fact that minor repairs are usually easy and inexpensive. 
