Tag: roof leak
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Shingle Roofing: Repairing Valley Leaks in 6 Easy Steps
Though roof valleys are common leak sites on shingle roofs, repairing valley leaks is fairly straightforward to handle if you know what you’re doing. Roof valleys are channels designed to drain runoff water, and like any other part of your roof, they can degrade over time with exposure to the elements. In other cases, water…
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5 Steps To Ice Dam Damage Repair: How To Fix Ice Dams Fast
Ice dams are a fact of life in Delaware & Pennsylvania—and across America. They can cause major water damage to the exterior and interior as gravity pulls water inside of your home through the wood, insulation, and drywall, causing major structural damage and mold growth. Ice dam damage repair can be really tricky. Your best…
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Handling Leaky Chimneys: Inspection & Repair Tips From a Roofing Contractor
While roof leaks can occur anywhere on your roof, they commonly develop around chimneys, vents, skylights, and other roof penetrations around the roof. Leaky chimney problems can quickly become costly and may include drywall warping, ceiling stains, insulation saturation, mold growth, and interior home damage. Don’t make the mistake of ignoring small leaks and risking…
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Emergency Roof Repairs: Stop Further Damage in 6 Easy Steps
Any roof, old or new, is susceptible to damage in the face of extreme weather conditions. When your home is bombarded by heavy rains, storm, strong winds or relentless hail, prompt emergency repairs are necessary in order to stop further damage. Immediate intervention is critical since a damaged roof can directly affect the stability of…
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6 Main Causes of Shingle Roof Deterioration
The roof over your head is your home’s first line of defense when it comes to exposure to sun, rain, snow, wind and other weather elements. And if you live in Delaware or any other East Coast state, you’re sure to be exposed to all types of extreme weather conditions, from scorching heat to heavy…