- General Roof Repair
- Residential Shingle Roofing
- Roof Cleaning & Maintenance
- Roof Restoration & Leak Repairs
What is general roof maintenance?
In general roof maintenance includes: inspections, general roof repairs, debris removal, gutter cleaning and mold removal (among other things). To determine whether your roof is due for maintenance, it’s best to contact us for an inspection and provide an estimate.
Are roof repairs worth it?
Repairing your roof is going to be the most cost-effective way to take care of the problems you are having. These repairs can extend the life of an older roof and get you through until it’s time to tear off your old one and replace it with a new one.
Asphalt Roofing Shingles
Relatively lightweight, inexpensive, and easy to install, asphalt shingles are the best choice for most houses. They come in sheets that are layered on a roof to give the illusion of more expensive single shingles, such as cedar and slate that are installed one shingle at a time.
What is the cheapest way to shingle a roof?
While asphalt is the cheapest roofing material, there are 3 different types of asphalt shingles that vary in price and affect how much you’ll spend on your roof replacement. 3-tab shingles are the cheapest of the 3 types of asphalt shingles and are a great option for a tight budget.
What is the difference between asphalt shingles and architectural?
Architectural shingles were created as a way to mimic wood shake or slate roofing, so instead of lying flat like traditional asphalt shingles, they instead feature some shingles that are made up of two layers laminated together in order to create a more contoured appearance.
What is included in roof maintenance?
In general roof maintenance includes: inspections, general roof repairs, debris removal, gutter cleaning and mold removal (among other things).
To determine whether your roof is due for maintenance, it’s best to contact us and can come out and do an inspection and provide an estimate.
Is roof cleaning necessary?
Roof cleaning is an essential part of property maintenance. Cleaning a roof allows you to remove organic and inorganic substances from the tiles or shingles and check the surface for any damage. Keeping a roof clean not only helps to improve its aesthetic appearance, but can also extend its lifespan.
How often should roof maintenance be performed?
The National Roofing Contractors Association recommends checking your roof at least twice of year—fall and spring when the weather tends to be more mild—to help spot any problems.
What happens if you don’t clean your roof?
Roof Damage
When you have a clogged gutter, rainwater has nowhere left to go but overflow or soak through your shingles and leak into your home. Your shingles then become softened and significantly damaged, allowing for more leakage from rainfall.
Does roof cleaning prolong life?
Just like other home cleaning tasks, it’s important to stay on top of routine roof maintenance. Having a professional roof cleaning completed every one to two years can help extend the life of your roof by 10 to 20 years
Why is my roof still leaking after repair?
A common culprit is gutter clogging. Leaves, twigs and other debris may have accumulated in your gutters and could be preventing rainwater from flowing to the drains, causing water to spill onto your roof. Water accumulated in other parts of your roof – Locating and fixing roof leaks isn’t an exact science.
Why is my roof leaking when it rains?
Roof leaks that happen during heavy rains may indicate the end of the shingles’ life. Metal corrosion. Cracks in metal and corrosion around fasteners can create enough space for water to leak. Over time, expansion and contraction can loosen the seams in a metal roof.
Can a brand new roof leak?
A leak in a new roof can feel devastating, but it’s very rarely the end of the world. Most often, leaks in a new roof are due to tricky flashing around chimneys and windows. They can be fixed fairly cheaply, you just need to find a roofer you trust to do the repairs for you.
