It can be easy to take a safe, secure, and well-functioning roof over your head for granted. We don’t seem to give it a second thought until a storm, a fallen tree branch, water damage, or some other disaster threatens that security. When a leaky roof occurs, the idea is to get it fixed as
Roof replacements are an inevitable part of owning a home. Just like everything else we own, no matter how well a roof is maintained, the materials will eventually wear out and need to be replaced. Roofs are the gateway to the rest of a house, and if there is significant damage, it opens the house
Many homeowners are in-tune with the fact that the roof on their home needs to be maintained and inspected regularly, but in many cases, they forget about the roofs on their porches or sheds. Because much roof damage manifests in the form of water damage or leaks inside the house, homeowners are quickly alerted to
July has been a hot month in central Virginia, and with it have come many afternoon thunderstorms. Whether we enjoy thunderstorms or not, most of us just stay out of the pool, go inside, and don’t give the weather another thought. However, a summer storm is a common cause of roof damage, and if a
Congratulations! You’ve spent years planning and saving, months looking at homes on the market, and finally, you are a new homeowner. Now that you own a home, you are responsible for the care and maintenance of every part of your new investment. However, there are many elements of home maintenance that new homeowners don’t think
When you think of a chimney, you may think of cozy evenings by a fireplace or the smell of smoke on a crisp autumn evening, but in addition to being a seasonal comfort, chimneys also serve an important function in a roofing system. Just like with other aspects of a roof, chimneys need regular inspections
