By looking after your roof, you are also ensuring your home’s protection against harsh outdoor elements. Like any other home exterior components, such as your siding and gutters, it will eventually need replacement. When it’s time to get a new roof, make sure you don’t delay it.
Most roof damage–whether it’s caused by water, hail, wind, or heat–can be mitigated. But fire damage is different. Once it gets to your roofing system, it’s either restoration or a complete replacement. Fortunately, there are a couple of ways to prevent this from occurring in the first place. Masters Roofing, the trusted roofing contractor in the area, shares some handy safety tips every homeowner should know.
A roof replacement project can be a very expensive proposition. When you pay for a new roof, a substantial part of that investment goes towards a warranty. However, one thing that you need to remember is that not all warranties are created equal so it is very important to understand what your roof’s warranty guarantees. Here are the basics that you need to know.
If you are feeling a bit handy, there are a lot of great DIY projects around the house that you can keep busy with, however, roof repair shouldn’t be one of them. When it comes to something as important as your roof, which is your home’s primary defense against the elements, you should always call an experienced roofing contractor. A DIY roof repair may seem like a smart way of saving money at first, but you may actually end up spending more if you do not do a good enough job. At worst, you may even have to call in a contractor anyway to re-do everything for you correctly.
A little bit of roof maintenance can go a long way. It not only helps you sleep better at night knowing you are properly protected, but it also saves you a lot of money on repairs that are easily avoidable. However, if you are not careful, you can end up harming your roof instead of preserving it. In today’s post, the roofing installation experts over at Roof Masters shares three common asphalt shingle mistakes that many homeowners make, and that you should avoid at all costs.
Do you see a series of damaged shingles on your roofing system? You may want to check your contractor’s list so you can get help from a residential roofing professional. However, you should also try to figure out how your shingles are damaged. Are your shingles cracked or showing signs of splitting? Here’s a quick guide to help you out.
If you didn’t already know, the flashing on your roof is the flat, thin material that is used to prevent water from penetrating the weak areas on your roof such as around the chimney or in corners. It is placed underneath the shingles and redirects water to another location. While flashing is usually made of durable materials such as aluminum, galvanized or stainless steel, it is not uncommon for it to suffer damage. In today’s post, the roof replacement pros over at Masters Roofing shares the three main reasons why the flashing on your roof might fail.
If it is your first time replacing the roof of your home, you are probably finding the project a bit daunting. Like most major construction and home improvement projects, there are many important things to consider and there is plenty that can go wrong. To take away some of the stress and headaches usually associated with roofing installation, we share the three secrets to a smooth and relatively painless roof replacement.
In any type of roof replacement, it’s important to hire the right contractor who listens to your needs and preferences and builds your roof that will meet your expectations. Of course, you can’t just hire any other contractor that’s available, you’ll need to do a bit of research and ask the right questions. Our team at Masters Roofing share some key tips to help you get started:
Your roof constantly endures the harsh weather elements which gradually deteriorates it. You hire a professional to repair any damage it has sustained over the years while also maintaining it to stay in good condition. But while most types of roof damage can be repaired by a professional, keep in mind that repairs are only meant to keep your roof going for a few more years.