Roofing Contractors

It can be hard to tell one roofing contractor from the next unless you know what to look for. Learn how to spot the signs of a bad contractor, how to avoid storm chasers, and how to pick a roofing contractor that fits your needs.

Roofing Scams: What to Watch For

Unfortunately, many homeowners become victims of roofing scams each year. It can be harder to avoid roofing scams than other kinds of scams because you only buy a new roof a few times in your lifetime. You may not know what to look for when it comes to roofing scams. So, here’s an explanation of [...]

By |2020-08-04T12:49:55+00:00August 4th, 2020|Categories: Roof Repair, Roofing Contractors|Comments Off

Is It Illegal for Your Roofer to Pay Your Deductible?

Is it illegal for your roofer to pay your deductible? Your roofer paying your deductible used to be acceptable, or a legal grey area. But now, in most states it is outright illegal for your roofer to offer to pay your deductible, as they must be committing fraud when they do so. Plus, this shady [...]

By |2020-07-23T21:07:35+00:00July 23rd, 2020|Categories: Roofing Contractors|Comments Off

What to Do About Water Ponding on a Flat Roof?

Those small puddles or wide ponds of standing water on your roof could be a big problem. All flat roofs should completely drain rainwater within 24-48 hours after the rain has stopped, depending on the volume of rain. If you still have pools of water on your roof at that point, you have a ponding [...]

By |2020-03-31T14:05:07+00:00March 31st, 2020|Categories: Roof Repair, Roofing Contractors|Comments Off

Fall Checklist for Your Roof

Your roof needs three main things before winter arrives: gutter cleaning, a roof inspection, and a ventilation check-up. Follow this fall roof checklist to ensure your roof is ready for the incoming rain and snow. 1. Gutter and Roof Cleaning Both your gutters and the surface of your roof can collect debris, like pine needles [...]

By |2020-01-27T10:48:13+00:00August 20th, 2019|Categories: General, Roofing Contractors|Comments Off

What is Roof Pitch and How Do You Measure It?

Your roof’s pitch is its slope, or a measurement of how steep it is. Roof pitch is expressed with two numbers that indicate how much it rises over a 12-inch span. So, a 5:12 roof rises 5 inches every 12 inches of run. Roof pitch measurements can help you determine which shingles are best for [...]

By |2020-01-27T10:48:52+00:00June 25th, 2019|Categories: General, Roofing Contractors, Sierra Nevada Foothills|Comments Off

How to Maximize Your Roof’s Lifespan

A new roof is a big investment, so it makes sense that homeowners want to maximize their roof’s lifespan, keeping it in good condition for as long as possible. If you live in your home for thirty years, you may be able to have the same roof for all three decades, as long as you [...]

By |2020-01-27T10:49:38+00:00April 25th, 2019|Categories: General, Roofing Contractors|Comments Off

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