Is Moss on the Roof a Problem? We’ve all seen those cute, picturesque paintings of cottages with smoke billowing out of the chimney, flowers blooming, and quaint rooftops dabbled with moss. As professional roofers, our eyes focus on the moss (sorry, but we don’t have time...
Why Does My Roof Leak Sporadically? When we think of a leaky roof, what typically comes to mind is that cartoon scenario of a ceiling drip dripping into a gradually filling bucket or cooking pot below. It’s true that most roof leaks will make their presence...
Will Overflowing Gutters Damage My Roof? Want to hear the straight and honest truth? Not many people are that great about keeping their gutters clean. You’re probably not surprised to hear this, and we’d wager that you might not even remember the last time you checked...
Winter Care Tips for a Flat Roof Flat roofs are great – especially if you’re able to use your flat roof as a living space or a rooftop garden. However, they require extra care in the winter time to ensure that they stay healthy and sturdy....
Can You Reroof in the Rain? The rainy season is now in full swing – and as professional roofers, we know that with rain comes a slew of surprise roof leaks and emergency repairs and sometimes a reroof in the rain. Your roof is more susceptible to...
What is Rubber Roofing? It’s quite possible that, as a homeowner, you’ve never considered a rubber roof as your next roofing material. Or, even more likely, you’ve never even heard of rubber roofing. Also known as EPDM (ethylene propylene diene terpolymer), rubber roofing can be a...
What to Look for in a Roofing Contractor Investing in a brand new roof is no small expense. When shopping for a roofing contractor in your area, it’s important to screen each company, ask for price quotes, read reviews, and ultimately make the decision that is...
Why Are Metal Roofs So Unpopular? Many well-known buildings have metal roofs. However, it’s not too often that we see metal roofs used for everyday homes or commercial buildings. This got us wondering why metal roofs are so unpopular, especially since they have so many endearing...
Will a Skylight Heat Up My Home? Sometimes all a room needs to freshen it up is the proper lighting. Many people consider installing skylights in their home, whether it’s in the office, kitchen, or living room. We’ve had a few customers ask us in the...
Top 5 Coolest Green Roofs Around the World As green roofs (also known as living roofs or rooftop gardens) gain in popularity, we witness more and more innovation and creativity in the world of green roof architecture. We’ve been keeping our eyes on the green roof...