Tag: water damage
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Residential Roofing Repairs: How to Prevent Winter Skylight Leaks
Winter skylight leaks can be a nuisance, to say the least, and many homeowners have had to deal with them at one point or another. When installed correctly, skylights are both a functional and beautiful addition to any home. The extra natural light skylights bring in can visually expand interior spaces, reduce utility bills, and…
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Top 3 Roof Leak Repairs Residential Contractors Get Calls About
As a homeowner, you’d like your roof to maintain its integrity over the years but common wear and tear and following roof leaks are inevitable. Roof leak repairs are simply part of the roof’s life. While there are many reasons for a roof’s deterioration, some roof areas are more prone to leaking than others. Skylights,…
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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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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…