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Pro Tips for Home Storm Proofing and Fire Prevention
By Adam Cabrera. Contacting a professional after your home is damaged will lead to a precise damage assessment. As storm and fire seasons get longer and more frequent, homeowners face the recurring anxiety of keeping their homes safe. In a recent episode of the AskARoofer podcast, industry leaders Wendy ...
Play it Cool When it Comes to Your Roof
By Evelyn Witterholt. By installing a cool roofing system, your house will stay cool in the summer and you can see a significant decrease in heating and cooling costs. With so many roofing systems on the market, it can be hard for homeowners to decide which one is right for ...
Q&A - Is it Normal for Warm Air to Come From Soffit Vents?
Louisiana homeowner wanted to know if it was normal for warm air to come out of the home's soffit vents. Elijah, a Louisiana homeowner, asked the following: Is it normal for warm air to be coming from soffit vents? Roofing expert, John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group, had this to say ...
Q&A – How do I fix a Leak Under my Parapet Wall?
After identifying the cause of the leak from his parapet wall, this homeowner wanted to know if he could find a solution without replacing the entire balcony floor. Harry, a homeowner in Pennsylvania, noticed a leak in his second-floor bedroom ceiling, directly beneath a parapet wall on the balcony above. ...
Forget Spring Cleaning! Make Sure Your Roof is Fall Ready
By Elite Roofing. Here are some quick tips and best practices for ensuring your roof is ready for the changing temperatures. Before you know it, temperatures will be dropping, leaves will be falling, and you’ll be looking forward to the first snowfall. Whether or not you’re excited about these changes, ...
Everything You Need to Know About Roof Tear-off Replacement Costs
By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn all about what it costs to replace a roof and how to potentially save money by restoring it. Deciding if you should get your building’s roof repaired or replaced can be tricky, especially if you don’t know how much it could cost you. That’s why Everroof ...
Q&A – Is it Normal for my Roof’s Seam to Have a Bulge?
This Texas homeowner wanted to know if a bulge they found on their roof’s seam was standard. Jason, a homeowner in Texas, noticed a bulge at the seam of his roof while remodeling his home. Wanting to know if this was normal, he asked: I am in the middle of ...
5 Tips to Protecting Your Home Against Storm Damage
By Anna Lockhart. Are you prepared for a tropical storm or hurricane? Here are some key tips to preparing your home or business for an oncoming storm to help prevent property damage. As Storm Hilary made landfall along the California coast over the weekend and the Gulf of ...
Indoor Air Quality Matters for the Health of Owners and Occupants
By Adam Cabrera. Breathing clean, fresh air isn't just a luxury, it's a necessity, especially when considering the air quality within buildings. In a recent episode of the AskARoofer podcast, hosts Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White had a chat with Barrington Green, a project manager at WTI Pure Air ...
Q&A – Do I Need Gable Vents to Improve my Air Conditioning Function?
Despite having a new roof and siding installed in the last few years, this Pennsylvania homeowner is struggling to keep upstairs cool with her new air conditioning unit and turned to the experts for advice. Lyn, a homeowner in Pennsylvania who continues to battle the weather on her second floor, ...
