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When homeowners think about roof maintenance, they usually look for missing shingles, damaged gutters or obvious storm damage. But there's another part of your roof that quietly handles an enormous amount of water every time it rains. Your roof valleys. A roof valley...

When homeowners think about roof damage, they usually look outside. Missing shingles. Hail damage. Bent flashing. Fallen branches. But some of the most serious roof problems can actually begin inside the house — underneath the roof. Your attic plays a much bigger role...

When homeowners compare roofing proposals, most of the attention goes to the obvious things: shingles, color, warranty, price and how quickly the contractor can get started. But some of the most important parts of a roofing system are the details you may never see...

Strong winds can do more damage to a residential roof than many homeowners realize. After a major storm, it is easy to look at your roof from the driveway, see that most of the shingles are still in place, and assume everything is fine. But wind damage is not always...

A residential roofing project takes place several feet above the ground, often on a steep surface and around power lines, landscaping, vehicles and occupied living spaces. Without careful planning, the work can create risks for roofers, homeowners and surrounding...

You lower the thermostat, close the blinds and keep the air conditioner running, but the second floor still feels noticeably warmer than the rest of the house. The bedrooms are uncomfortable at night. The hallway feels stuffy. Ceiling fans run constantly, and the air...

A roof leak may begin as a small stain on the ceiling, a damp area in the attic or an occasional drip during heavy rain. However, even a minor leak can lead to damaged insulation, mold growth, deteriorated roof decking and expensive interior repairs when it is not...

Most residential roof problems do not begin with a major collapse or water pouring through the ceiling. They usually start with something small — a missing shingle, cracked flashing, a damaged pipe boot or a gutter that is no longer draining correctly. These issues...

Your roof protects everything underneath it — your family, your belongings, and your home itself. But because the roof is not something most homeowners look at every day, small problems can go unnoticed until they become expensive. A missing shingle, a small leak,...

When gutters are working properly, they are easy to forget about. They quietly move rainwater away from your roof, siding, foundation, landscaping, and home. But when gutters overflow, the problem can quickly become more than a messy waterfall over the edge of your...