No matter where you live or what roofing products you use, eventually a roofing system will fail in some way. As years pass, your roof gets older and becomes more vulnerable to the elements and pests that can cause roofing problems. So as a homeowner, you may wonder what common causes of roof failure are […]
Roof damage
How to Spot Hail Damage on your Roof
You’ve endured a number of hail storms or one large storm in your Austin neighborhood, and now you’re wondering if there might be some hail damage on your roof. You can go out and look at your roof from the street or the yard, but you might not really see anything from that distance. As […]
Hanging Christmas Lights Without Damaging your Roof
Are you making a design plan for this year’s outdoor Christmas lights? The twinkle and glow, and the festive feel they provide adds to the spirit of the season. If you plan to hang Christmas lights from your gutters or secure decorations to your roof, there are a few things to know to do so […]
How to Tell if your Roof has been Damaged by Wind
Here in Austin, Texas, we often associate hail with roof damage. However, wind can be the culprit of the damage to your roof and roof components, too. When winds become very strong, they can cause roof damage like loose or missing shingles, torn or separated shingles, lifted or bent flashing, and damage to your chimney, […]
What To Do When Faced with Damaged Roof Shingles
If you have recently had some bad weather, or your roof is older and worn, you might notice you have some shingles either missing from your roof or in disrepair. As your roof naturally ages, you might notice the wear on your roof in the form of dented, torn, or ripped shingles. You’ll want to […]
Top 4 Causes of Roof Damage
Your roof will take a lot of abuse over the years, as it’s designed to do. A house’s roof benefits your home and everything in it by preventing water, hail, wind, and blowing debris from entering your home, and by helping to maintain the temperature inside the house when it’s very hot or cold outside. […]