Roofing Tips & Tricks
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What’s living on your roof?
An interesting range of critters, birds, and a variety of insects may be living on your roof. Squirrels, raccoons, and opossums all love to hang out on roofs, burrowing into them, and seeking to create homes. Birds, bats, and insects like to nest in troublesome areas...
To all you transplants new to Texas (the best state in the USA): It’s time to prepare for hurricane season.
You may not yet be aware that the year 2022 is charted to bring one of the worst hurricane seasons in years. We’ve had an average of 14 plus hurricanes for the past few years, but this year’s season is predicted to bring 19. As the highest part of your home, your roof...
Gutters do more than look pretty as they line our roofs, or do they?
If you are a new homeowner and think that gutters are there mainly to line your roof and add to the aesthetic curb appeal of your house, you are in for a surprise when they begin to fall apart. Not only can they hang off the roof in places, ruining the beautiful lines...
Are you aware of the dangers involved in cleaning your roof?
It’s not too wise to take on a project you don’t know much about, especially when it involves something as important as the roof on your house. There are dangers involved, both to you and your roof, not to mention your pocketbook. Some homeowners may think they can...
Roofs can be tricky places when it comes to finding leaks.
The problem with roof leaks comes from the way gravity leads water along a tricky path far from where the leak begins. The roof leak might begin above the garage but show itself in the bedroom, above your bed, while you’re sleeping. After moving the bed, putting a...
Make your house picture perfect!
When you need a new roof, you can’t beat the GAF Roofing Wizard for helping you create a beautiful, new version of your home. It lets you see what your home would look like on a computer screen showing your home with each of the various choices you are considering....
Have you had your gutters checked lately?
Here in Houston we are likely to have temperature changes from below freezing—maybe only a couple of times a year—up to over 100 degrees in the summer. We also have tremendous rainstorms and turbulent winds all year around. Our homes are susceptible to damage caused...
Are you one of us–the many people who let things go until you are forced to do something about them?
If so, that can be an expensive way of doing things when it comes to your house or building’s roof. We all need to repent and do things in a timely manner. When it comes to spring cleaning in Victorian times, people started at the top of the house and took all the...
Is a roof leaking just a little bit something to worry about?
Are you finding small puddles in the corner of a room or moisture on the walls in one part of the building or house? Or, does water drip a little from the ceiling when it rains? Why not just put a bucket under the leak and hope for the best? Why not wait for a two- or...
So, you need a new roof and can’t decide which kind.
If you are looking for beauty and curb appeal, consider GAF roofing. It’s the US’s leading asphalt shingle roofing product, offering shingles with 110-mph resistance to wind, Class A fire-resistance and the best warranties in the industry. GAF, the largest...
Is your roof under attack?! Regular maintenance can target pests that are out to get your roof before it’s too late!
Termites and other pests may be damaging your roof and you would never know it! Out of sight, out of mind! Termites especially love roofing materials and can slowly but surely eat away at your home’s structure over time. Wasps, bees and other stinging insects can...
Clearing out the gutters is an essential part of regular roof maintenance! You’ll be glad you did!
It may be seen as a dreaded job, but cleaning out your gutters regularly has lasting benefits to the life of your roof. Gutters are essential to your roof and channel water away from the base of your home. This helps prevent floods and decrease the possibility of...
Spending a little money on roof maintenance today will save big tomorrow!
How does spending money up front on roof maintenance actually save you money? If you suddenly have a roofing emergency, you may find yourself having to pay big bucks for an emergency service call. When water from a leaking roof is damaging your interior, you don’t...
Overhanging branches can really damage your roof! Is it time for a trim?
You might be checking your roof regularly for damaged shingles and roofing materials, but are you also keeping an eye on the trees surrounding your house? Over hanging branches can actually be more of a problem than you think. Tree branches and leaves that touch your...
Have you checked the flashing and sealants on your roof lately?! You’ll be glad you did!
Regular roof maintenance should always include an inspection of the flashing and sealants. The flashing is a strip of metal that connects your skylights or chimney to your roof. Wind and weather can get underneath the flashing and rip it loose, causing mold and water...