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Why Did My Shingles Fail? 4 Preventable Roof Risks

As the outermost layer of your roof, shingles are your home’s first defense against the elements—when they fail, your roof is left vulnerable to damage like leaks and structural issues. If you’re wondering what's caused…

Tom PelletierDecember 26, 2024

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5 Commercial Roof Concerns That Need Inspection

Over time, even well-constructed roofs can face issues that compromise their durability, safety, and efficiency. Identifying and addressing these problems early can save property owners significant time, money, and stress. That's why this article highlights…

Tom PelletierDecember 12, 2024

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The Role of a Roof Eave and How to Maintain Yours

Maintaining the structural integrity of your home involves paying attention to even the smallest details – the roof eave is a prime example. This essential part of a roof system plays a significant role in…

Tom PelletierMay 29, 2024

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Should a Roof Vent Pipe Be Covered?

Have you ever found yourself staring up at your roof, puzzled by the various components, lost in a sea of shingles? You're not alone. Specifically, many homeowners wonder about the purpose of the roof vent…

Steve MangekianMarch 20, 2024

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What Is A Composition Roof?

Navigating the realm of homeownership can often feel like learning a new language, and this is especially true when you're planning renovations or maintenance. Each project, and each piece of your home, has almost an…

Steve MangekianNovember 28, 2023

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How Long Does It Take To Replace A Roof

Being a homeowner comes with a lot of extra responsibilities. One of those many responsibilities is knowing when to replace the roof. In some cases, the roof replacement is done when it just looks degraded…

Steve MangekianSeptember 28, 2022

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What To Do With Ceiling After Removing Skylights

There was just a big rain in your area and you spent most of it placing buckets or pans underneath your skylight to catch the leaky drips. You have had enough and decided it is…

Steve MangekianOctober 14, 2021

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How to Kill Moss on a Roof

Fairytales often will show moss on the roofs to add to the scenery in the movie. We always think it looks nice in the movies and adds to the story, however, in real life, it…

Steve MangekianApril 20, 2021

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What Are Eaves on a House?

Have you ever heard of eaves on a house and wondered what they are? Well, eaves are on the roof of a home and they hang over the edge of the roof and over the…

Steve MangekianSeptember 20, 2020