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10 Reasons Your Roof Leaks

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Water, in any form (rain, snow, sleet, or hail), has a way of penetrating any weaknesses in any style of roof. Our work is guaranteed for 10 years on all new installs of any style of roof. We don’t just sell you a roof and disappear like many roofers do these days. We stand behind our work and are here for you in the future to repair your roof in the case of a catastrophe. While many roofs leaks are simple to repair, determining the source of the leak is often the tougher task. When customers identify a drip in their ceiling, they often assume that the leak is originating above the ‘wet spot’, however, a leak can be traveling down a rafter or can even be the accumulation of condensation. For example, it is common for plumbing and AC leaks to be misdiagnosed as roof leaks. Don’t assume anything when it comes to diagnosis, allow a professional to determine the problem and the best course of action. Roof leaks can be caused by many different problems. Once you familiarize you

Preparing Your Roof For Winter Weather

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Freezing rain, sleet, and snow are all severe weather conditions that will inevitably happen in our area. Before any winter storm hits, it’s important to prepare your roof and your house for any possible winter weather damage. Here are a few simple maintenance tasks you can do all on your own to prevent leaks, debris, and other such catastrophes from hurting your pocket during the winter season. 1. Check for leaks in the roof, flashing and vents How to find a leak in your roof? Water spots on your ceiling and walls are a good sign there’s a problem. The most common leak-prone areas are where water can find its way inside your home. Missing shingles, loose vents and poorly sealed flashing, for example, all present potential problems, so scout these areas of your roof first. 2. Fix leaks fast Even small leaks can lead to big problems if not taken care of immediately. Your roof can sag, items inside the house will be damaged or destroyed and so on. It is possible to perform so