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At Cenvar Roofing we value education. This roofing blog is one of the ways we can provide educational roofing content to our current and future customers. Whether you’re looking for information about roofing materials, helpful tips, DIY roof maintenance ideas, or information about specific roofing products, you’ll probably find the answer here!

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Published March 22nd, 2023 in Blog

Cenvar Gives – Hutchinson – Blacksburg, VA

Cenvar Gives to the Hutchinsons in Blacksburg For the last few years, every time that it rained Dennis Hutchison went up to his attic to check for new leaks. The buckets he had placed up there to catch all of the various drips also had to be emptied on a regular basis to avoid water [...]  Read More

Published March 14th, 2023 in Blog

Cenvar Gives – Fishersville Athletics

General Manager Ben Phenicie frequently takes his kids to the park behind the Augusta County library, where they enjoy running around on the baseball and softball fields. One day he noticed that the roofs on the storage sheds near the fields looked old and were beginning to show signs of wear, but he wasn’t sure [...]  Read More

Published March 14th, 2023 in Blog

Cenvar Gives – Penzell Family

Giving back to the Penzell Family “I told my daughter nothing is free, and I didn’t think they[Cenvar] would come and fix it. I couldn’t believe that someone would do that for us,” says Lidia Penzell after her initial meeting with Jordan Rogers, the General Manager of the Charlottesville branch of Cenvar Roofing. A tree [...]  Read More

Published February 28th, 2023 in Blog

19 Ways To Improve The Value Of Your Home

Are you looking to increase the value of your home but need help knowing where to start? Do you know that the average homeowner can improve their home’s value by up to 20% with just a few simple improvements?    Whether you’re planning to sell soon or want to create a more comfortable and stylish [...]  Read More

Published December 29th, 2022 in Blog

How Do I Know if My Roofer Did a Good Job?

  Brian L. – Repair Manager in Roanoke, VA Crooked courses.  Uneven rakes and eaves.  Reused flashing, pipe boots, and other accessories. “Those are my red flags. That gets me to diving deeper into it to look for correct step flashing, apron flashing, and counter flashing.”     Christian K. – General Manager in Roanoke, [...]  Read More

Published December 12th, 2022 in Blog

10 Reasons to Hire Roof Installers in Richmond, VA

When taking care of your home, you always want to make sure your roof is in tip-top shape. It is one of the most essential parts in keeping out the elements, and if it goes, then your house is pretty much uninhabitable. It is definitely worth your time, investment, and peace of mind to get [...]  Read More

Published October 31st, 2022 in Blog

What to Ask a Roofing Contractor

Questions You Should Always Ask a Roofing Contract Do you have a license? Are you local? Do you have workman’s comp and general liability insurance? How long have you been in business? Do you have a portfolio of your past work? Will my project need a building permit? Do you use roofing subcontractors? Are you [...]  Read More

Published October 25th, 2022 in Blog

Types Of Roofing Materials

What To Know About The Types Of Roofing Materials When you’re looking to add a new roof to your home, either because you want to change or update the look or there’s been damage to your roof, it’s essential to take into consideration the types of roofing materials that are out there so that you [...]  Read More

Published October 18th, 2022 in Blog

Pros And Cons of Roof Repair Vs Replacement

How do you know if you need a roof repair or a complete roof replacement? Maybe you’re tired of the style and need an update, or you’re experiencing leaks and drooping ceilings. Making the right decision sooner rather than later can save you a lot of money, but knowing which choice is the right one [...]  Read More

Published October 4th, 2022 in Blog

What happens if your roofing company goes bankrupt?

A google search for the largest residential roofing company in America resulted in Petersen Dean being listed as the second largest. The only problem with this result is the company went bankrupt in 2020. This roofing company had been around since the 80s and homeowners had their projects scheduled after placing deposits down for their [...]  Read More