Roofing 101
Ladder Safety for Roofing
Whether you are a professional or a do it your self guy, ladder falls can injure or even kill you. Did you know OSHA requires your ladder to be three feet above the roof deck? This gives the person climbing the ladder something to hold on to as they access on ...
Valley Metal - Do I Need it On My Roof?
Valley metal is used on most types of steep-sloped roofs where two roofs intersect. This is a very important part of the roof. Just like a mountain with peaks, ridges, and valleys, the valleys carry a lot of water down the mountainside, so too with our roofs. We have on our ...
Q & A - Dutch Gutters, Why Are They Still Around?
What is a Dutch gutter and what is its purpose? Mike asks: "What is a Dutch Gutter? What is its purpose? Why are they used on some San Francisco Victorian roofs? There are different varieties of Dutch Gutters but most of the time these rain gutters allow the fascia board to be ...
History of Roofing Barrett Asphalt Shingles
Today we have an old brochure from the 40’s. The Barrett Ranchline Shingles. These shingles were marketed as ” lowering the look” and making the roof look long-like or like a ranch-style roof. They did this by using only two 18 inch tabs, not like the traditional shingle with three tabs ...
History of Roofing - Hand Splitting Shakes
Hand-Splitting shakes with a mallet and a froe is one way to make shakes but I bet it would take a long time to make enough shakes to do a roof. Today I was asked; I am replacing two rows of cedar shakes above a flat roof tie – in the ...
Summer Heat Means Hydrate
Roofing in the heat can be really challenging, don't forget to hydrate. Exerting one's self like hard work done up on a roof requires hydration, especially in the hot humid summer. We professional roofers understand this and we come prepared every day with our clean fresh cool water and lots of ...
REX Flintkote Roofing - History of Roofing
Better known as The Flintkote Company was founded in 1901 then incorporated in 1917. It was primarily manufactured of asphalt shingles but many other roofing materials were produced in the Boston Massachusetts plant. Over many years, the Flintkote company expanded into other types of services including emulsions systems to be used ...
Ladder Safety
Ladder Safety is a very important thing to be aware of when accessing the roof, cleaning the gutters or just general maintenance around the home. It may surprise you that ladder falls are one of the leading causes of injury and death. Today, since this is a roofing page, we will ...
5 Signs of a Good Roofer
So you are new to the area and you have a roof leak. Who do you call? Most people do not have a list of contractors to review when things go bad with your home. For those who have been in their homes for years, may recall a catchy commercial may ...
Contract with my roofer, do I need one?
Contract with my roofer. . . do I need one? Simple question-big answer. When doing any home improvements it is always a good idea to have a written contract no matter how big or small to the job is. Long gone are the days of a promise, hand a shake and trusting ...
