Maintaining Your Roof
The power of preventative care
By The Coffee Shops™. Preventative roof maintenance can save homeowners thousands by addressing small problems before they escalate into costly repairs. For many homeowners, their roof is only a topic of mind when something goes wrong — a leak after heavy rain, shingles blown off in a windstorm or water ...
5 essential summer roof maintenance tips
By The Coffee Shops. As temperatures rise and storms roll in, it's crucial to give your roof the attention it deserves. Summer is an ideal time for homeowners to check in on their roofs and ensure they’re ready to handle the challenges the season brings, including high heat, heavy rain ...
Springtime roof checkup
By The Coffee Shops™. A spring inspection can help homeowners spot winter roof damage before it turns into a costly repair. Winter can leave behind more roof damage than many homeowners realize. Things like rain, wind, snow, ice, debris, moss growth and prolonged moisture can all take a toll. In ...
Why homeowners shouldn’t ignore gutter maintenance
By Viotell Metal Concepts. A properly maintained gutter system can help protect your roof, foundation and interior from costly damage. Water management is one of the most important parts of maintaining a healthy roof system and gutters play a central role in that protection. Viotell Metal Concepts highlights how neglected ...
The importance of hiring professionals
AAR Expert Bridget Wilson says it's key to make sure the people climbing onto your roof know exactly what they're doing. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Bridget Wilson of Cardinal Roofing. Bridget Wilson: Hey everybody, this month's topic what precautions should home and building owners ...
The lowest bid isn't always the best roof: 5 things to ask before you sign
By V.C. Veterans Contracting. Check if a contractor is licensed, insured and certified before signing any contracts. Getting a new roof is one of the largest investments you'll make in your home or building. Whether you're replacing aging shingles on a family home or overseeing a commercial re-roof, the process usually starts ...
A quick look at roofing
By Emma Peterson. AskARoofer Minisodes offer listeners a quick glance into their roof health and make it easy to stay informed. Life moves fast, and it can be easy for things out-of-sight to fall out-of-mind. But in some cases, like with your roof, the “out-of-sight, out-of-mind,” mindset tends to exacerbate ...
Q&A – Soffit installation issue
Looking for a clear opinion on the work done to their hip roof, the homeowner came to the AskARoofer experts. Melissa from Pennsylvania had work done on her hip roof. When she had questions about the job, she got a variety of answers. To get some clarity on the situation, she ...
Preventing ice dams on flat roofs during winter
By Jesse Sanchez. What property owners can do to prevent costly damage from ice dams. Winter weather can place significant strain on flat roofing systems, especially in regions that experience prolonged freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall. Roofing professionals at Classic Construction & Consulting note that in cold climates, one of ...
Proactive roof maintenance helps homeowners manage weather risk
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how seasonal inspections and early action can help protect roofs from year-round weather stress. For homeowners, roof maintenance is not a one-time project, but an ongoing effort shaped by the region’s changing weather. From heavy winter snowfall to humid summers and severe thunderstorms, these conditions place ...
