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 be impervious to severe storm damage and weather. However, particularly strong winds, snow/ice/hail, falling debris, or drainage issues may cause extensive storm damage to roofs and associated systems. Types of Roof Storm Damage Wind damage: Following any particularly bad New England storm, we frequently see widespread cases …
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. But, what is an ice dam? Ice dams are ridges of ice that form on the lower edges of your roof. As the ice melts (or …
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 …
One dreaded term for all New England homeowners is ice dams. Especially during the winter, there is no more fear inducing term when it comes to the health of your roof and attic. Ice dams are difficult to fix, however, they are preventable with some forethought going into the winter months. Proper roof ventilation, especially …
Outside of the city, our views are often large swaths of green rather than skyscrapers. This is no different when roofing in Belmont. While the buildings of the city may be close, our eyes are drawn to the different parks and smaller landmarks of this picturesque town. As a Belmont roofing company, we have seen …
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Guest Post from Matt Lee at Innovative Building Materials Are you looking to revamp your roof? If so, there are a few options out there that you may have not considered. Beyond traditional roofing materials, there have been some popular new trends emerging lately in the realm of roofing. In case you need some fresh …
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Continuing with the history of the area, Winchester possesses 66 buildings on the National Registry of Historic Places. While none of these are historically significant on the broad scale, they add a lot of charm and beauty to the quaint little town. As a Winchester roofer, we develop mental lists of favorite attractions and landmarks …
