If you’re a homeowner, you’ve likely heard of the term dry rot. Dry rot is wood decay that is caused by wood-destroying fungi, which can cause serious damage within your home. The fungus thrives in damp and poorly ventilated environments and can ultimately cause wood to become brittle and weakened. And, as the wood grows …
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Do I need to replace my roof shingles? This is a question we often receive from prospective clients. Every type of shingle has an expected lifespan that can range from 15 to 100+ years depending on the material. Asphalt shingles are the cheapest to install and have the shortest expected lifespan. On the other hand, …
Gable vents are a type of passive vent found, as the name suggests, in the gable ends of a house. Gables are the tallest points of a wall that goes into the crook of the point on a roof. These are the highest pieces of an attic, which means the warm air is easily moves …
Roof damage from hail is a harrowing experience for homeowners. As a homeowner you go outside after a particularly bad hailstorm and notice damage on your roof. This can look like broken shingles or even holes in the roof itself. The best thing to do is not panic. Roof damage from hail will shorten your …
Roof shingle maintenance is a lesser-known requirement to a happy and healthy roofing system. We cannot understate the importance of annual roof maintenance, and its positive effect on a roof’s lifespan. So, you know that roof shingles should be maintained annually, but it’s likely that a few questions remain. For example: Why do I need …
Attic ventilation is important to a healthy roofing system, especially in the Northeast. There are many different types of attic ventilation that all accomplish the same task. Proper ventilation ensures that moist air is not trapped beneath your roofing system, which would eventually lead to damage. Attic ventilation works by cycling air in and out …
It is quite terrifying for a homeowner to develop roof leaks in heavy rain. Roof leaks in heavy rain can range wildly from small water spots to small rivers coming through lighting fixtures. Some leaks may not even be immediately visible and only show up the next day in the form of a discolored spot …
Are you new to Cambridge, MA? Been here a while? Maybe you’ve been here a while or perhaps you’re just looking to learn a little more about the area? You may even just be searching for Cambridge, MA roofing. No matter what brought you here, we can shed some light on all of it. Roofing …
Throughout the world there are a myriad of different types of shingles designed for various roofing systems. Depending on local materials and costs, these materials can either be unique to specific areas or highly generic. These generic roof shingles are common throughout the world, and more specifically, to the United States. The usage of different …
Roof shingle repair or residential roof repair is an option for damaged roofs that fall within certain requirements. One caveat to this is that many roofing companies have different requirements for situations that require a replacement rather than a shingle repair. These vary from company to company due to situations previously encountered. It is possible …
