Roofs that have a slope toward a wall create problems regularly. When the rains come, we get the calls. Why, the homeowner wonders, am I getting water in my home. More often than not, the blame goes to the architect. Architecture or even the architectural drawings can be eye appealing and even stunning. When those…
Read MoreTesla, the car manufacturer, is now making roofs but they are light on details. Consumers should approach this with cautious optimism and make sure they ask questions. Here are a few that should be on everyones list: Who will install and service the Tesla roofs? We know that Tesla plans to have their own techs…
Read MoreOne of the top questions I get from homeowners is “how do I know when my roof needs replacing”? Worn out shingles will allow water into your home. In order to understand when a roof is at the end of its life, you have to understand that there are 3 main parts of a shingle.…
Read MoreRoof raking can damage your shingles and if you’re a roof raker, it’s time to climb the ladder to inspect what damage has been done. It’s understandable that many people go into panic mode when they hear of widespread water infiltration in the winter caused by ice damming. Home improvement shows scare folks about the weight of snow…
Read MoreThis week I got a call from a customer in New Berlin who had a leak. Earlier in the week another company had come over and told them they could fix the leak for $1600. They then proceeded to replace cap shingles on parts of the roof that weren’t even close to the leak. When…
Read MoreMetal roofing has been getting a lot of attention lately. It’s supposed to be a permanent roof. In many ways it makes sense, but you should approach your project thoughtfully. Balance all of the pros and cons. Here’s a list: The Pros In hard-to-ventilate roofs, metal can allow air flow like no other roof. Depending…
Read MoreSome roofs have exposed eves which means that they don’t have soffit. Without a vented soffit, cool intake ventilation air cannot get into an attic. Ventilation is a 2-part system, intake and exhaust. Most homeowners and some roofers are only familiar with exhaust ventilation. That is the vents that you can see when looking at…
Read MoreEach year I get customers who want to be assured that their plants won’t get damaged when they put on their new roof. I’m faced with a dilemma — how do I quickly strip off thousands of pounds of shingles off of their roof, all while guaranteeing that their plants will be fine? The short…
Read MoreNobody wants to do a freezing temperature install. In fact, if you can avoid it, you should. Your sealants will not activate until a few hot weather days. Shingles will not lie down as nicely until warm weather allows them to relax. But sometimes there is no way around it. This is usually because there…
Read MoreInterested in a specific shingle? Type in the name of that shingle manufacturer on google followed by the word “lawsuit”. Chances are you’ll find someone who feels they were wronged, or in some cases just want something for nothing. Many of these lawsuits are from homeowners who are realizing that the cost of a roof…
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