Gutters are essential to the structural integrity of your house. They help steer water away from the exterior of your home to help prevent water damage. If you didn’t have gutters, water pouring off the roof can drip on people walking up to your house, or cause damage over time to the foundation of your
There are numerous reasons to choose Dec-Tec as your decking solution. Tired of annual maintenance on your wood deck? Mold or mildew issues on old carpeting? Outdoor coatings flaking away or cracking? Concrete deck cracking, and looking like, well, old concrete? Then Dec-Tec is for you! It will provide a low-maintenance, anti-mold & mildew, non-cracking,
Attic inspections are probably the last thing you want to be thinking about. Out of sight, out of mind right? Wrong. Here’s why: 1. Ventilation Whether you choose DIY or hire a professional, checking the ventilation in your attic is a must. Improper ventilation can lead to mold, rust, and condensation that can leak into
We know HOA’s can be a pain. Here are 3 steps to convince them to allow metal roofing. 1. Schedule A Meeting Most HOA’s have meetings every 30 days. Get on their schedule to present why they should allow metal roofing in your neighborhood. 2. Demonstrate The Benefits Metal roofing can imitate asphalt, wood shake,
Ever wonder what goes into a roof? This is how we build them. 1. Decking Decking is the base layer between your trusses and the roof. It can be a variety of materials most commonly plywood or OSB, wood tongue and groove, or ship-lap. 2. Starter Strip Starter strip shingles are a strip of shingles
Improper roof ventilation can be devastating… 1. Shortened Roof Life It can lead to uneven temperatures throughout your home and even mess with your HVAC system causing it to work harder to keep the internal temperature of your home consistent which costs you more money in the long run. Excess moisture and heat can cause
We use Malarkey Roofing Products because they outperform all others in granule adhesion & reduce our footprint on the planet. 1. Better Performance All other standard pre-oxidized asphalt shingles are brittle, crack, and lose granules – with a shorter life span regardless of the warranty documents. 2. All-Weather Resilience Malarkey shingles are Rubberized Asphalt with
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Knowing the best time of year to replace your roof is a powerful piece of knowledge for a homeowner. 1.Winter Pros: Lower demand during the spring and winter often offers more availability in scheduling a roof replacement. More available labor also means that roofing during the offseason can be a more economical option for homeowners.
Did you know that we can install new roofs in the rain? Here’s how we do it: 1. Underlayment There are many components that go into a new roof and the quality of those products contribute to the overall performance that you will get out of your roof. In the Pacific Northwest, waterproofing is essential
Your roof might look good from the street, but up close it may tell a different story. Getting an inspection is a good move every year or so to determine whether your roof needs replacement or repair. Here are some things to look out for: 1. Age A roof over 15 years old with damage has
1. Granule Loss When you clean out your gutters at the end of the downspout, do you see a pile of granules? Find yourself wondering what that is? It is the granules from your shingles coming off. Roofs tend to lose more granules toward the end of their life cycle. Ultimately, coming off in your
1. Drains a. Hercules Retrodrain (Our Pick) For flat roofs, the best type of drain is a Hercules Retrodrain. This downspout drain allows for water to fall into the center of the roof instead of pooling up and eventually sliding down a gutter. The Hercules Retrodrains we use offer larger diameters such as 3,4,5 &
1. Roof Over? If your roof is still in good shape, consider covering it over to save money on labor. Many roofing companies will benefit from tearing it off and installing again, but that’s not always necessary. Should you decide not to tear your roof off, youll be saving money on labor and disposal fees
Snow may look harmless as it sits silent on your roof… These things can actually cause some serious damage if not dealt with promptly. 1. Freeze & Thaw Cycle As snow and ice melt, the run-off water can seep into siding & roofing seams and expand causing leaks. 2. Ice Dams This is rare in
