Tag: roofing inspection
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Residential Roofing Done Right: 7 Steps to Roofing Replacement
Installing a new shingle roof is a huge commitment, so understanding all the steps involved in a roofing replacement process from start to finish can be highly beneficial to you as a homeowner. From questions about the cost involved to knowing the installation pitfalls to watch out for, there’s a lot of information that you…
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Fall Roofing Maintenance: 6 Tasks You Shouldn’t Ignore
Preventative maintenance is the key to avoiding leaks and other roofing problems. It’s difficult to repair roofs during the winter, when cold temperatures and snowfall accumulation make access a tricky proposition. The added weight of ice and snow can also worsen existing problems, so it’s essential to care of any underlying issues before the winter…
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Residential Roofing: How Poor Ventilation Ruins a Roof
When having new roof installed, most homeowners focus on ensuring they get a quality roof that adequately protects their home from the elements. One thing that’s critical yet rarely considered, however, is the issue of allowing a continual flow of outside air to enter the attic in order to keep the roofing structure well ventilated.…
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3 Steps To Extending The Life Of Your Shingle Roofing
Roofing replacement can be one of the most expensive home improvement projects a Delaware homeowner will go through, but the good news is that with just a little TLC you can postpone replacing your roof for years to come. The 3 most important things you can do to extend the life of your roof are regular…
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Featured Project: Shingle & Flat Roofing Installation in Wilmington DE
Today we’d like to feature a re-roofing project we did last fall in Wilmington, Delaware. The homeowner was shopping around for a local contractor to replace an aging roof on his property. There were shingles missing, some were damaged by hail. Additionally, many flashing strips were rusty or chipped, and algae took over the northern…