Charleston Roofing News
Are Your Shingles Buckling Or Curling?
Can You Replace A Roof Yourself, Or Should You Pay A Professional To Do It?
How Long Can You Expect Your Roof To Last?
What To Know About Roof Flashing
How to Reduce Streaking and Staining On Roof
Can You Put A Metal Roof Over A Shingle Roof?
Are Your Shingles Buckling Or Curling?
Nothing in life lasts forever, and when it comes to objects that hold together your house, your roof is one of the most easily damaged components of your home’s foundation. After all, it does stand in the direct path of storms, which could hurl tree branches and...
Can You Replace A Roof Yourself, Or Should You Pay A Professional To Do It?
The lifespan of a roof can depend on a variety of factors, but at some point in time, if you live in the same place long enough, chances are you’re going to have to replace your roof. The question is: should you replace the roof yourself? Or should you enlist...
How Long Can You Expect Your Roof To Last?
When you’re looking to purchase something, one of the obvious questions you likely have concerns the lifespan of the product you’re getting. Nobody likes being wasteful, and nobody likes not getting their money’s worth out of items that they spend their hard-earned...
What To Know About Roof Flashing
When preparing or getting a roof installation, you’re probably having terms thrown at you that you may not understand. A term you may have heard is roof flashing (RF). It is common for homeowners to not know the term unless they’ve dealt with roofing in the past. ...
How to Reduce Streaking and Staining On Roof
What Causes Streaking and Staining On Your Roof? The simple answer, it's typically algae that have grown on the roof over time. It can either be blue-green algae or black algae. Algae is a solid deposit of spores and dirt that is another form of mold. The buildup of...
Can You Put A Metal Roof Over A Shingle Roof?
Metal roofs are growing in popularity. One of the main reasons they are growing in popularity is because, in most cases, they can be installed over an existing shingle roof. Therefore, their installation does not always require the tearing off of shingles. Why A...
Why Felt Paper Is Used In Roofing
What Is Felt Paper? Felt paper being used in roofing is often also known as underlayment, roofing tar paper, and roll roofing. The felt paper is a layer of protection that is installed between the roof deck and the roofing shingles. It is comprised of a base, made...
How To Prepare For A Roofing Project
Preparing for a roofing project can be exciting and stressful. To make it less stressful you want to be prepared for your roofers so the installation process can be as smooth as possible. Your home will become a working area so you want to ensure that you follow...
What You Need to Know About A Gutter System
Gutters are often the most ignored part of the house on any homeowner's maintenance list. They are often simple in design and easy to go unnoticed and function to carry water from the roof to the ground. The purpose is to protect the house from water damage. Having a...
How to Protect Your Roof From Snow
Lately, predictions for snow in Lowcountry have gone back and forth on whether we should prepare for snow. The 10-day forecast has changed multiple times over the last few days, so we should be prepared if the Lowcountry sees a snow day or two. If it does snow these...
How to Hang Christmas Lights
It’s that time of year when almost everyone is handing lights and tinsel and putting up their trees. Many enjoy driving around the neighborhood to take a look at their neighbor's decorations. A key staple to outside Christmas decor is putting lights up on your home....
Facts About Shingles
Shingles are extremely important for the health and structure of every roof they are a part of. Keep reading for more shingle facts! What are the Different Types Of Shingles? The three major types of shingles that exist in roofing marketing today are asphalt shingles,...
Signs Your Roof is Failing
There are several signs you should be aware of to stay proactive in the longevity of your roof. There are several signs that your roof is failing. Ignoring these signs can lead to costly roof replacement versus roof repair. Sign #1, There are Several Loose Shingles ...