ROOFING & HOME IMPROVEMENT BLOG
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In the summer, attic ventilation can help prevent heat buildup, which will help make your living areas cooler and more comfortable, help reduce air conditioning costs and help prevent premature roof shingle deterioration. The major shingle manufacturers require attic ventilation to validate the shingle warranty.
In the winter, attic ventilation can help prevent moisture buildup, which will help prevent wood rot, mold, mildew, and poor indoor air quality. Read More.
An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining off the roof. The dam is formed when snow and ice freeze into one solid chunk of ice in the gutter. Heat loss from the house starts to melt the snow and ice above the ice dam. The melted ice cannot get off the roof because of the ice dam. The water then can back up under the shingles and leak into the house causing damage to ceilings, walls and floors. Read More.
Is you roof ready for winter? By now, hopefully, every section has had a thorough fall inspection. If not, there’s still some time to ensure clogged drains, scuppers and other issues are cleared and in good shape for the coming season. Read more.
We find that homeowners sometimes are unaware of whether they have code upgrade coverage or if they will need it when we begin working through the process of filing a hail damage insurance claim. So, when it comes back that their roof needs to be replaced according to the latest building codes and they don’t have code upgrade coverage, it comes as an unfortunate, and often expensive, surprise. Read More.
