Tag Archives: roof

Sun and Rain Takes a Toll — Get Your Roof Inspected!

sun and rain damage

There are commonly known facts about your home, but here is a little known fact that most homeowners are totally unaware of, which could save you thousands: “If your roof is more than 20 years old, there’s a good chance that it’s due for replacement. But younger roofs fail too, so it is a good idea to inspect a roof at least once a year.” ~ Tom Silva, This Old House Although this little-known fact seems so very simple, few

... continue reading.

Flashing Tips

flashing

Flashing is usually aluminum or galvanized steel that’s used over joints in a roof and wall construction to prevent water seeping in and causing damage. Depending on the style of your home’s roof, you probably have it in the valleys, around the chimney and pipes, and around any dormer windows or skylights. Most damage shows up either in flashing that’s deteriorating due to weathering and oxidizing, or in flashing that has come loose. If your flashing needs repairs, consider giving

... continue reading.

Buyer Beware

BBB warning

When hiring a service contractor to do work in your home, it is so important that you hire a quality and reliable company. The Better Business Bureau issued a warning in the St. Louis area for a roofing contractor who pleaded guilty in Arizona to several charges, and on that very same day he established a business here in Missouri. There are numerous complaints about his work here and several homeowners have found themselves in a bind with payments made

... continue reading.

Roof Inspections

roof inspection

It’s easy to take your roof for granted. When it rains, you know that you’re not going to get wet. When the hot summer sun shines, you know that you will stay shaded and comfortable. When the wind blows, you don’t have to worry about a chill running through your body. However, when a roofing problem appears, it can drastically interrupt your life! In some cases, roofing problems can lead to big messes. For example, if you leave town for

... continue reading.

Find The Right Roofing Contractor

Find The Right Roofing Contractor

Don’t Be the Homeowner on TV or in the Newspaper Telling about How You Were Taken Advantage of!! It’s a shame what happens to some good, hardworking people. I just read another report of a heating and cooling contractor (in another community) taking advantage of their customers. The work they were providing was shoddy, and when customers complained, the contractor didn’t return calls or wasn’t interested in remedying the problem. No, they kept their customers’ hard-earned money and didn’t give

... continue reading.

Do You Need A New Roof?

Seven Signs

Before realizing that they need a new roof, too many people wait until their roof has a horrible leak with water flooding into their home. It’s a shame, as it can cause extensive, expensive damage. And certain things, like valuables or pictures can’t be replaced if contacted by water. Instead of waiting for a nasty leak to give you a sign that you need a new roof, here are some less destructive signs: 1. Roof age – How old is

... continue reading.