Rising Temperatures Outside Affect Your Roof Did you know your attic can easily reach temperatures of over 150 degrees in the summer? That’s hot enough to boil water! The temperature of your attic is a…

Summer is here! While we’re excited to soak up the rays, your roof sure isn’t! The heat from the scorching summer sun can cause severe damage to your asphalt roof. The heat causes roofing materials…

Complementing Colors If the color of your home is light, then usually a lighter colored roof is the way to go. Conversely, a darker home is best paired with a darker roof. Picture a dark…

Common Roof Types Below are 7 roof types and how they fit different needs. Gable Roof A Gable roof is most likely what you picture when you think of the…

What is the Ice and Water Barrier? The ice and water barrier is a waterproof roof component that helps the roof succeed at keeping out moisture. It is tightly sealed around all of the nails…

Certification When choosing a roofing contractor, one of the first and most important things you should do is ensure that they are certified. Only 1% of all roofing contractors earn the CertainTeed ShingleMaster certification. CertainTeed…

Steps Turn off your fans or AC unit. Make sure to power off everything so that you can make sure you’re properly assessing your ventilation system.  Close all your windows. You’re testing how the ventilation…

Avoid staples Not everyone knows that it’s best to avoid staples when placing decorations on your roof! Staples can damage your roof and siding and lead to needing costly repairs down the line. Additionally, you…

Interior Check  One of the first things a roofer will do is the interior check. They will come in and inspect the attic areas and ceilings of your home. The inspector is looking for any…

Clean Your Gutters Your gutters are the catch-all for all runoff from your roof. Gutters help to regulate where the runoff from your roof goes. Without gutters, your flower beds could become a muddy mess…