Tag: roofing inspection
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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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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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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…
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Fall Roofing Maintenance: 3 Steps to Inspecting Your Asphalt Shingles
If your home is covered with an asphalt shingle roof, autumn is a great time to inspect your shingles. Better to find and address small roof leaks now, before they become big, expensive problems over the winter requiring significant repairs down the road. For many homeowners, the roof is a case of “out of sight,…
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Post Winter Inspection of Your Shingle Roofing
Now that winter’s coming to an end, it’s a good time to perform an inspection of your roof. As the snow and ice have disappear, any damage or other roof issues are easier to identify and repair. Whether you live in Delaware or other area that typically receives a generous amount of snow over the…