Category: Roof Maintenance
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5 Steps To An Effective Winter Roofing Maintenance
While roof maintenance may be the last thing on your mind during the chilly weather, one could make the case that roof care is more important in winter than at any other time of year. This is largely due to the threat of ice dams, which can wreak havoc on your roof and attic and…
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6 Steps to Shingle Roofing Maintenance
Regardless of the type of material covering your roof, roofing maintenance is something a homeowner can’t ignore. Your roof’s ability to protect your home, as well as its durability and lifespan, depends on regular inspection, maintenance and repair. Left unattended, minor roof maintenance issues can lead to roof leaks and thus become big, costly headaches.…
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3 Principles of Proper Attic Ventilation
A properly ventilated attic facilitates the natural exchange of indoor and outdoor air in your home. This, in turn, helps you reduce moisture in the attic and keep your home cooler during the summer months. However, in order to optimize the benefits of attic ventilation, it’s important to follow proper principles and procedures. Inadequate ventilation…
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Cedar Roof Maintenance: Common Problems & Solutions
Cedar shake roofs have a unique and striking appearance, and make an excellent complement to rustic houses and homes with wooden exteriors. However, maintaining cedar roofs requires extra attention, and many homeowners eventually find themselves in need of cedar roof repairs. To preserve your cedar roof and minimize the need for roofing repairs, it’s important…
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Protecting Roof & Gutters From Ice & Snow Damage
There’s no doubt that winters can be really hard on a roof, especially asphalt shingle roof. The buildup of ice and snow, added weight, ice dams and the freeze/thaw cycle all threaten to damage your Delaware roof. Through all of this, your roof is still the first line of defense against harsh winter weather. Protecting…