Tag: water damage
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Why It’s Best to Replace Your Roof in the Fall
After over 25 years of experience installing all types of roofing systems, we can safely say that while roofs can be installed at any time of the year, it’s best to replace your roof in the fall. The advantages of fall installation are obvious; the weather is still nice, but not oppressively hot. Your local…
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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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Residential Roofing: 5 Tips for a Leak-Free Winter
There’s nothing like prevention, when it comes to roofing. Any roof leaks or other problems you experience with your roof during the winter can be doubly difficult to deal with, since snowfall and cold temperatures make repairing roof issues even more complex than usual. Therefore, it’s important to address potential problems in the fall, before the…
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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…
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Common Winter Roofing Problems: Ice Dam Damage
In Delaware, like in many other places, ice dams can be a fairly common residential roofing problem. Ice dams can be an irritating and expensive source of leaking roofs and damaged homes, requiring the help of experts in roof leak repair. Ice Dams 101 There are three “ingredients” necessary for an ice dam to form:…