It’s that time of year again when holiday light displays are all around us. While they are a festive and fun way to celebrate the season, it’s important to hang them properly so that they don’t damage our homes or gutters. Here are some tips for hanging holiday lights on your house and gutters safely […]
It’s important to have good roof insulation to keep your house warm. Having good roof insulation traps the heat inside of your house instead of letting it go through the roof. Here are a few signs that you don’t have good roof insulation:
The first big snowfall has hit which means snow is everywhere including your roof. Having too much snow on your roof can cause your roof to collapse due to the weight of the snow. Snow typically weighs 20 pounds per cubic foot. Try to remove snow from your roof as soon as possible. When getting […]
Have you noticed your roof sagging recently? There are a few reasons your roof could be sagging. It could be old, installed improperly, or is holding too much weight from snow, ice, etc. If you notice your roof sagging, you should get it repaired immediately because your roof could collapse.
There are a few things you shouldn’t do to your roof because they can cause damage. Here’s a list of things not do to:
Frozen gutters slow down the process of getting rid of water. Freezing gutters can also cause ice dams. In turn, ice dams weigh down your gutters and can cause them to crack and/or fall off. Here are some things you can do to prevent your gutters from freezing:
Granules are a part of your shingles that help to protect your roof from UV rays. Granules in your gutters are common if you just had a new roof installed. If this isn’t the case, it means your roof is getting older and your shingles are getting weaker. If you have granules in your gutters, […]
Ice dams happen when water from melted snow runs off the roof and then freezes again. You want to get rid of ice dams asap because they can cause damage to your roof and clog your gutters. Here are some ways to get rid of them: Use hot water: Pouring hot water over ice dams […]
If you live in an area that is prone to hail storms, then it is important to take the necessary precautions to protect your roof. A hail storm can cause a lot of damage to your roof, which can lead to costly repairs down the road. Let’s discuss six ways that you can prepare your […]
Try to remove snow asap from your roof. Snow puts a lot of pressure on your roof and too much of it can cause your roof to collapse. When the snow melts, it creates ice dams. Ice dams can form around your gutters and prevent water from draining from your roof and can clog the […]