22 Risks of Not Replacing an Old Roof

The risks of not replacing an old roof have to do with allowing old problems to worsen over time and trying to frequently repair a roof that is easily damaged. This is the cost of frequently repairing an old roof plus any hidden risks an old roof could cause someday. These hidden risks are caused […]

What to fix first in an old house? A good question. Short answer is its roof, gutters and attic ventilation (its roof system). This is to primarily eliminate any water from entering the home, and any water damage being caused to any of the home’s vital systems (electrical, plumbing, framing, foundation and HVAC) and home’s […]

The risks of poor attic ventilation mainly relate to the attic’s inability to create enough airflow to move moisture and heat from inside to outside of the attic. Preventing the attic from staying dry and free of moisture as it should be. Causing damage to the roof that shortens its lifespan, as it's meant to […]

The risks of putting off repairs on a leaky roof will save the homeowner the cost of completing minor repairs to the roof in exchange for dealing with major repairs related to the water damage it causes.  What a homeowner needs to understand is that the roof protects the rest of the home; This includes […]

The risks of neglecting your roof maintenance depends on a homeowner’s level of neglect and the length of time maintenance has been neglected. That really will determine the amount of damage repair the homeowner will have to deal with at the end of the day. As a homeowner, it’s important to realize the home remains […]

There are always ways to make a roof last longer no matter the conditions. Depending on a home’s location, weather conditions, surrounding vegetation, roof’s current condition and a homeowner’s knowledge about their home. These all affect how long a roof will last in the long run. To effectively make your roof last longer, it’s important […]

Are four layers of shingles better than one? In theory it sounds better, an additional layer of shingles should provide additional protection for the homeowner’s roof and it is less costly in the short-term at the same time;  Maybe more or less layers of shingles would be better than one, asking are three layers of […]

Are three layers of shingles better than one? In theory it sounds better, an additional layer of shingles should provide additional protection for the homeowner’s roof and it is less costly in the short-term at the same time;  Maybe more or less layers of shingles would be better than one, asking are four layers of […]

Are two layers of shingles better than one? In theory it sounds better, an additional layer of shingles should provide additional protection for the homeowner’s roof and it is less costly in the short-term at the same time;  Maybe more layers of shingles would be better than one, asking are three layers of shingles better […]

Reasons not to put shingles on top of shingles starts with knowing what asphalt shingles and any roofing material is meant to do first. As a general rule of thumb, if that roofing material isn’t able to serve that purpose anymore, it will cause the roof and home some form of damage.  Asphalt shingles are […]