You’ve found your dream home, had an accepted offer, and had a home inspection. The inspector found that the home’s roof is in bad condition, perhaps with leaks, missing shingles, or other major problems. It needs a whole new roof, but you know you won’t have the cash on hand to do that once [...]
All roofs are outdoors, so they are all exposed to the sun. However, the amount of sun your roof will have to deal with varies greatly by your climate. In California, we have long days of intense sun that does stress our roofing materials. Can this excessive sun damage your roof, and what should [...]
A roof is meant to keep things out of your home, like moisture, hail, and wind. So why do roofs have vents? Doesn’t that defeat the whole purpose of the roof? It does not. In fact, without vents, your home could develop moisture issues. If you’re not sure how that works, keep reading. Here [...]
You’ve just discovered that your roof has suffered damage in the latest storm or fire. You’re fairly sure that your home insurance policy covers roof damage. So, you’ll now need to go through the claims process with your insurance company. How will this work, and what should you watch out for? Most home insurance [...]
As an industry, roofing has been around for a long time. It is a complicated field with a lot of unique terms, so it makes sense that a homeowner might get confused. However, we believe that the more knowledge you have, the better decisions you can make for your roof. So, we’ve collected a [...]
There are at least two very different winter experiences in California. As our service area covers both an area with a mild, slightly wet climate (Livermore) and a colder and wetter climate (Sonora), we can tell you how you should prepare your roof for whichever kind of California winter you get. As winter is [...]