A roof over your head: a need so basic that it cannot be ignored when yours requires repair or replacement. Water leaks, moss, or missing shingles on the roof may indicate it’s time to consult a professional roofing contractor. This is no time for half-measures, and climbing around on your roof can be dangerous.

If your home is covered by slate, tile, or copper roofing then you should locate a qualified professional who can outline the proper repairs. These long-lasting materials rarely need complete replacement.

Opportunities
Whether retrofitting existing attics/ceilings or building new ones as part of an addition, there are several opportunities available to improve energy efficiency, comfort, safety/health, and building durability. Energy-related improvements in ceilings and roofs fall into three major categories -- insulation, air leakage, and ventilation.

Compared to homes built today, older homes, especially those built before 1980, tend to be poorly insulated and relatively leaky. A remodeling project presents an excellent opportunity to upgrade insulation levels and reduce air leakage, more conveniently and less expensively than retrofitting these items separately, depending on the type of work slated as part of the project. Remember, the worse the home is to start with, the more savings and other benefits possible Read More »

No homeowner wants to hear those words, “You will need to replace the roof”; it’s a gut wrenching comment that causes your wallet to shrink and your head to spin.  But let’s face it, if you own a home; most likely in your lifetime, you will need a roof replacement.  If you live in certain geographical areas of the United States that are prone to severe weather, you may even need two or three roof replacements in your lifetime.  Thankfully, many homeowner insurance policies offer roof replacement for their policy holders, however, others do not.  So always check to be sure, it never hurts to place a phone call or read over your policy terms.