Buffalonians are no strangers to snow. Even so, our harsh winters mean that we have to take extra precautions for our home. This is especially true for our roofs. Replacing an entire roof can be costly, but it can be avoided through routine maintenance. With our winter care guide, you can protect your roof during… Read more »
Category: Roofing
Roof Maintenance Tips – 4 Essential Tips For A Longer Lasting Roof
The cost of replacing your entire roof can be high. While many homeowners will have to replace or repair their roofs at some point, you can delay or minimize the amount of work that has to be done by performing regular roof maintenance. Here are a few steps to get you started: #1 – Clean… Read more »
5 Signs You Need to Replace Your Roof
Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home, keeping both you and the rest of your house well-protected from the elements. However, roofs don’t last forever, so keep an eye out for the tell-tale signs that your roof needs a replacement: Old age Look through your home’s records to figure out… Read more »
What Deteriorates Your Roof the Most?
Roofs are the first line of defense for your home. They are what keeps moisture and weather out and safety and comfort in, but they don’t last forever, especially in Buffalo! Although some roofs guarantee a shingle life for over 30 years, that’s not based on a Buffalo winter, spring or fall. After the winter,… Read more »
Fix Your Roofing Needs This Summer
Buffalo experiences it all when it comes to weather. From damaging winds to torrential downpour to several feet of snow, your roof and house have seen it all. Now that the sun is beaming, it’s a perfect time to get your roof inspected. Maintaining your roof and keeping it structurally sound is crucial to protecting… Read more »
Choosing a Color for Your Roof Shingles
If you’ve been shopping around for a new roof, chances are you’ve already noticed that these days you can get shingles in just about every color of the rainbow. Much like choosing a new paint color for your living room, choosing a shingle color for your roof can feel pretty overwhelming at first. By taking… Read more »
Evaluating the Ventilation of Your Attic
The vents in your attic are designed to facilitate airflow and maintain a stable internal temperature in your home. Because most of us don’t spend much time in our attics, however, it can be easy to overlook inadequate ventilation. A poorly-ventilated attic can make your roof more prone to ice dam buildup in the winter,… Read more »
Roofing Vents – Why Are they Important?
When you need to replace your roof, your focus may be on choosing the right type of material and color to fit your needs, but you can’t forget about the roofing vents. Roofing vents are essential for many reasons, but most of all, roofing vents help prevent damage to your roof that could lead to… Read more »
Protecting Your Roof From Heavy Snowfalls
Here in Western New York, we’re accustomed to some pretty wild winter weather. In November of 2014, we received an especially heavy snowfall that captured national news headlines and left some locals stranded in their homes for nearly a week. After a few days of continuous snowfall, homeowners in the hardest hit areas had to… Read more »
Don’t Let Ice Dams Ruin Your Roof
Buffalo winters bring crazy amounts of snow and ice. Does your home have ice dams? They are a roofing problem many Western New Yorkers have to deal with because their home has poor roof ventilation and a warm attic space. These two things cause ice to “dam” at the edge of a roof, and that’s… Read more »