How to Identify Wind-Damaged Shingles and Repair Them

It’s important to evaluate your property’s damage during a storm, including your roof. Particularly towards the edges of the roof, where the slope or face of the roof meets the fascia or soffit, strong winds can cause shingles to become …

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How to Identify Vent Pipe Leaks on Your Roof

Pipes and vents that extend through the roof deck are some of the most vulnerable areas of any roof. These are known as penetrations, and they are the perfect spots for leaks to form. Consequently, reducing the possibility of leaks …

Advanced Leak Protection – Ice & Water Shield

Today’s professionally installed roofing systems are the product of years of innovation and engineering advancements. A roofing system is more than just shingles, it is an integrated system of components that work together to keep your roof safe against the …

Prepare Your Roof To Weather The Storm

Storms can happen anytime of year, therefore it is very important to keep your roof prepared for severe weather at all times.  The good news is that homeowners can keep their roof storm-ready by scheduling routine roof inspections and maintenance …

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Roof Maintenance for Homeowners

Caring for your roof as a homeowner might seem like a daunting task, but with the right attitude and a little bit of know-how, you can ensure that your roof stands the test of time. Timely inspections and roof maintenance …

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Why Are Roof Vents Important?

Your roofing system needs balanced attic ventilation in order to work at peak efficiency. While replacing your roof, your contractor should provide you with a variety of ventilation options to choose from, ensuring that you have a well-balanced system of …

Wintertime Roofing Repair, Should I Wait?

The last thing folks want to think about during the cold winter months is roof repairs, but sometimes there’s little choice. Luckily roofing during a Kentucky winter isn’t as hard as you might think it is – usually, it just …

Roofing Shingles & Wind Resistance

The roof is an easy target for one of Mother Nature’s most unpredictable and powerful forces — wind. We’re all aware that sudden, strong winds can cause substantial roof damage when a severe storm moves through, but shingles can also …

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Types of Roofing Shingles

In addition to protecting your roof’s structure and helping to keep out water, roofing shingles also add curb appeal and value to your home. The type of roofing shingles you choose can also affect your roof’s durability against wind, rain, …

What Are Those Dark Streaks On My Roof?

Algae Growth on Asphalt Roofing Shingles If you live in a humid area of the country, you’ve probably seen unsightly dark streaks on asphalt shingle roofs. Like many, you may have thought that was the result of dirt or mildew …

Roof Storm Damage – What To Do?

No matter where you live in Kentucky, chances are you’ve encountered your share of rough weather over the years. From tornadoes, ice storms, hailstorms, and severe summer squalls that bring heavy wind and rain, storms can wreak havoc on roofs …

Roof Replacement Cost

When trying to determine the cost of a roof replacement, there are various factors to consider that cannot be easily summed by an online roofing calculator. Investing in a new roof will help to protect your home from the elements, …

Ice Dams – Truths and Common Misconceptions

Above-average snowfall and below-average cold temperatures throughout the winter season may leave homeowners finding that the wrath of this winter has left long-term roof damage in its wake. Read on to learn more about ice dams and what you can …