Posts in the Roof Maintenance Category

Ever wonder WHY your roof leaks? Well, if you’re a studio apartment dweller in an affordable city like Minneapolis with tons of snow each year or a homeowner in the rainy Northwest, then you need to understand roofing and leak issues. Let’s face it: No one wants to have to go running for a drip […]

If you are like most homeowners, you don’t lay awake at night wondering if your attic ventilation is working properly. In fact, most people think that attic ventilation is only for getting rid of hot air in the summer. This type of thinking could cost you big time! You especially want to make sure your […]

Concrete tile roofs are very durable and long-lasting roof systems that can provide a unique alternative to traditional shingle roofs. Because of their durability, most people forgo maintaining these roofs, which is a huge mistake. This is because unlike most roofs, tile roofs allow some rain and snow to get under the roofing system. It’s […]

Thank you for checking out our roof moss and algae video. If you’re like most people, you’re probably wondering what is roof moss and does it damage my roof? Let’s start with algae. Algae is the black staining that you see on roofs. It looks bad and is usually followed by moss. That’s the green […]

If you can tell there’s a soft spot on your roof, this most likely means that the substrate below the roofing material is damaged and deteriorating. This can be a result of the plywood sheeting becoming wet from rain above or from moisture not being able to escape from below and leading to mold/mildew growth […]

Living in the Northwest. We all know how debris from Evergreen Trees like needles and leaves makes our roof look ugly, and clogs our gutters. But most homeowners are unaware of how leaves and needles can cause roof leaks. Watch this video to see how debris on your roof can cause leaks!