Roof Sealing Information
Everyday your roof surface is exposed to sun and rain, wind and weather, storms and ice. It can be hard for your roof to withstand the elements without suffering a little wear and tear. A typical roof can go roughly 20 years without [...]
Roof Coating: Preparations & the Process
Clean existing membrane The existing roof needs to be clean for the coating to adhere and cure correctly. This is usually done with power washing. Any wet insulation is removed and replaced Core samples or an infrared scan will identify wet insulation that’s [...]
Roof Coating Benefits
There are several benefits to coating your roof with an elastomeric roof coating. From saving time and money to eco-friendly alternatives, roof coatings provide you with all you need and more to make your building run efficiently. A few of the benefits of [...]
Does Your Home Need Gutters?
The purpose of gutters on a house are to protect it from rainwater. Gutters work by diverting water away from your home and its foundation. When your gutters are removed, damaged or obstructed, that water must go somewhere — and, given the opportunity, [...]
Elastomeric Coating Quick Guide
Where to use Use elastomeric coatings on exterior elements, such as roofs, concrete walls and floors, masonry, stucco, (originally formulated for stucco) or wood. Cautions Be careful when using it on wood siding or logs, which need to breathe. Any breach in the [...]
Should Your Roof Be Darker Than Your Siding?
Figuring out what color palette you should use for your home can be a difficult task. Do you want to choose a new roof color but don't know whether it needs to be darker or lighter than your house's siding? Although your roof [...]
What Causes Gutter Damage
Many people don’t pay enough attention to their gutters even though gutters play a huge role in roof protection. Ineffective gutters may allow water to back up under your roof and cause serious damage. Know why your gutters may lose their effectiveness so [...]
Does Your Roof Have Blisters, Wrinkles, or Ridges?
Sometimes, you may notice odd shapes or distortions on your asphalt shingle roof, particularly on scorching summer days. Commonly known as “roof blisters” or “roof ridges,” these distortions originate from installation or quality issues. While a new asphalt shingle roof may last for [...]
Spray Roof Coating Basics
Large buildings with flat roofs typically are roofed with some type of a roll product. Such roofing is relatively easy to apply and inexpensive. The concern with these products centers around the number of seams and lap joints that must be sealed to [...]
ROOF EAVES 101
Your pitched residential roof consists of more than just the metal, tile, or shingles covering the surface or the underlayment below. Where water drains from the roofs, commonly referred to as eaves, are more than just the end of a roof. Eaves consist [...]