Roofing Tips & Tricks
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What is flashing on your roof, and why do we care so much about it?
Well, it isn’t the kind of flashing done by lights on your roof. We’re talking about the kind that holds things together, and keeps water from leaking into your home — it’s thin pieces of sheet metal that keep water from seeping into the places where chimneys, vents,...
Now that the holidays are over, have you taken down all your lights yet?
If you haven’t, take care. Try not to do it yourself, unless you have the strength and agility to avoid injury on that high ladder. Here are a few tips: 1)Make sure the ladder is clean, and has no slippery substances on it that can cause you to lose your step. 2) ...
Are your gutters in doing their job?
Gutters are pathways for water to flow off and away from your roof to protect it and your home. They lead the water to predesignated destinations that save your home from the damage the water can do to it, if the water is left there. If not for the gutters, the water...
Have you noticed what’s growing on your roof lately?
Our humidity here in the Houston area offers the perfect environment for a roof-destroying aquatic plant called algae. You’ve probably noticed it when you’ve been camping. It’s that greenish plant that grows in damp areas out in the woods under shady trees, and it...
Have you noticed lately that some of our Houston area trees are losing their leaves and winter’s on the way?
It’s time to prepare for whatever comes this winter – it could even be freezing, icy weather, just like a couple of years ago. Winterizing your home calls for checking out your roof’s status. Here are some things that need to be done: All that debris that landed on...
How’s your roof doing these days?
Are you prepared for the onslaught of hailstorms, windstorms, (perhaps even snowstorms) this winter, and the scorching sun next summer? Whatever the weather, cracked or broken shingles on your roof means it isn’t healthy, and it won’t protect you and your family from...
Beware of a bad roofing job!
Have you heard of the guy who drove by a house every day that looked like it was smiling at him, with a roof that sagged up and down around the edges, and shingles that looked like blotchy eyes that didn’t match? Chances are that house was either ancient, or had been...
Are gutters really necessary?
Gutters divert rainwater away from your roof, walls and the foundation of your home, preventing stained siding on the outside of your house, water seeping down interior walls, puddles on your floors, and water damage to your foundation. So, gutters really are...
Are you ready for the Holidays?
Who’s going to put up your outdoor holiday lights this year – you, your nephew, niece, or grandkids? Remember those who aren’t experts with the proper safety precautions for working on roofs and with electrical equipment may be in danger of an accident. Make sure...
Do you have holes in your roof?
Whenever your roof suffers from sharp pressures and heavy weights, holes may be the result – holes that are hard to find. These holes can be the source of moisture, insects, and even animals working their way into your roof. Difficult to locate, these holes can lead...
What’s on your roof?
Today, more homes in the United States have asphalt shingles on their roofs than any other type of roofing, and they have had them since 1903, when Henry Reynolds of Grand Rapids, Michigan invented them. By 1939, they were the most popular shingles in America. These...
What do you do if you have water leaking down your walls and from your ceiling and no one can find the source?
It can originate anywhere in your roof—even rooms away—and drip from ceilings and down walls, leaving yellow stains. What do you do? Do you tear your roof apart until you find it? And what if in addition to the water dripping from your ceiling and walls, you smell a...
Winter’s on its way—eventually. Make sure your roof is ready!
There are wise measures you can take to prepare for winter weather. Your house needs special care, especially on the roof. A proper clean-up includes getting rid of leaves, branches, and debris in gutters, plus checking out the flashing around vents, pipes, dormers,...
How do you know if you have a flashing leak in your roof?
The obvious sign is water puddles appearing on your floor, water dripping from the ceiling, or water leaking down your walls, creating ugly yellow stains. Improperly installed or damaged flashing is a common problem. When water does leak down a wall, the problem could...
How is a new shingle roof installed?
This is what we do. First, we tear off the old roof—that’s necessary to install the new one properly. Some roofers offer to put the new one over the old one, but that’s asking for trouble. Next, we install what’s called a drip edge to the eaves, both giving the roof a...
