Boston is a true gem of a city, rich in history, architecture, and culture. As a leading Boston roofer, Ranch Roofing travels the seemingly labyrinthine streets often. A look in any random direction affords us an attractive landscape or structure rich in Revolutionary history. Boston is a city quite unlike any other, and one we …
You may think that the process for a new roof is just removing and replacing roof shingles. This is far from the only step required to ensure quality in your roof replacement project. There are many steps in the process from first contact to project completion. That is not to say that this will be …
Asking about the lifespan of a roof is a common question that we get at Ranch Roofing. While there are many rules of thumb regarding roof life expectancy, several key factors that determine how long your roof will hold up. A lot of these factors rely on you, the homeowner, and how well you take …
Roof ventilation is a key component to every home’s roof. Depending on the climate, proper ventilation is important to the health and lifespan on your home’s roof. In cold climates, roof vents are vital to ensure your roof doesn’t suffer from ice dams, while in warmer climates they help move hot air and moisture from …
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While it may look light and fluffy from the ground, large amounts of snow on your roof can put both you and your home in danger due to excess snow loads. Roofs are often designed and engineered to hold up to extreme weights that they may never actually face during their lifetime. This is not …
Rich in history, New England is home to some of the oldest homes in the nation. These homes add to the sights of our towns like Cambridge and Arlington, with their aged charm and beauty. While we look at these buildings and homes with reverence, we don’t do the same with an aging, old roof. …
Most roofs are designed and installed to hold up imperviously to severe storms and weather. There are instances where we find storms to be harsh enough to cause extensive damage to roofing systems. Following any particularly bad New England windstorm, we frequently see widespread cases of wind damage to roofs in our area, such as …
So, you have an ice dam, now what? You obviously want to protect your roof from mold and rot, as well as premature wear and tear on your shingles. By now you should know what causes ice dams, if not, here is a little primer on ice dams where we explore the basic science behind …
If you’re looking for a roofer for repair or replacement, there is no real bad time, including the winter! While you may think that your issue can wait until spring, cracks and leaks can be further exacerbated by harsh weather. Not every day will be a perfect roofing day in the winter, in fact some …
Choosing the tradesman for any project is often a daunting task. Schedules are often full, some businesses may be difficult to get in touch with, and you simply just never know who you are contacting. As a longstanding roofer in Cambridge and Arlington, we understand this process personally and try to make it as easy …
