Storm damage
How Close Should Trees Be to Your House?
How close should trees be to your house? No branches should directly overhang your roof, and large or tall trees are best kept roughly 15 ...
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Storm damage
Signs Your Roof Has Storm Damage: A Raleigh Homeowner's Guide
How can you tell if your roof has storm damage? After a storm, look for missing, lifted, or creased shingles, lines of lost granules, and dents on softer metal like gutters, vents, and pipe boots. Inside, check the ...
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Winter Roofing
What Is an Ice Dam and the Problems It Can Cause
What is an ice dam? An ice dam is a ridge of ice that builds up along the edge of a roof and blocks melting snow from draining off. Water ...
Roof maintenance
What are the Different Kinds of Roof Vents?
What are the different kinds of roof vents? Roof vents fall into two groups: intake vents that pull cool air into the attic (soffit and ...
Asphalt Roofing
What is a Roof Water Test? (How to Find a Roof Leak)
What is a roof water test? A roof water test is a method roofers use to find the source of a hidden leak by applying a controlled amount of ...
Attic Ventilation
Do All Roofs Need Ventilation? Vented vs. Unvented Attics
Do all roofs need ventilation? Not all roofs need traditional ventilation. Most homes use a vented attic with intake and exhaust vents, but ...
Roofing Materials
Do Quality Roofing Materials Really Matter?
Why do quality roofing materials matter? Quality roofing materials last longer, look sharper, and carry far stronger warranties than budget ...
Asphalt Roofing
Can You Install a Metal Roof Over Shingles?
Can you install a metal roof over shingles? Yes, a metal roof can be installed over existing shingles, and it is done to save time and ...
Roof replacement
Do I Need to Replace My Roof Decking?
Do you need to replace your roof decking? You need to replace roof decking when it shows water damage or rot, when board decking has gaps ...
Roof replacement
How Loud Is a Roof Replacement? (And How to Prepare)
How loud is a roof replacement? A roof replacement is loud. Tear-off, nailing, and cleanup all make noise, and hammering a nail can peak ...
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Asphalt Roofing
What is Drip Edge? (Roof Drip Edge Flashing)
When it comes to roofing, there are several components that work together to protect your home or building from the elements. One such ...
How to Tell That You Have a Storm Damaged Roof
When stormy skies lie ahead, so too could dark days for our roofs. Our roofs are designed to protect us from the elements, but storms wear ...
Roofing Materials
What are the Best Flat Roof Materials?
Roofs come in all different shapes and sizes. They can vary widely as far as their number of penetrations, dormers, and other complexities.
Metal Roofing
How Much Does a Metal Roof Cost?
For homeowners trying to get a long-lasting, unique roofing option that will require less maintenance, metal roofing might be the right ...
Roof replacement
Does Homeowners Insurance Pay for Roof Replacement?
When your area gets severe weather, a LOT can go wrong. Powerlines can be knocked out, roads can be littered with debris, neighborhoods can ...
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