Repair Summary:  There was a hole in thr roof near the vent that was caused by animal damage. We removed the surrounding shingles and damaged wood, replaced a 2 x 4 area of plywood, installed an ice and water shield, added a new vent installed and re-shingled the area.

The homeowner has shingles with wind damage close to the top of the roof. Some of shingles were put in with coil nails and some were only installed using small nails which only go into the decking so far and easily be blown away.

We replaced with them new shingles – first, we put roof cement underneath the decking and also where the new shingles meet the existing shingles. We checked the roof surface and found no other missing shingles at this time.

As a preventative maintenance we suggest a return …

We had to remove a bent soffit vent to match up at the store and replace with a matching soffit.
Cut back all 3 valleys at bottom and nailed down and sealed them correctly. We also sealed up 2-3 vents with exposed nails on the hip and ridge capping. Future work will be required.
A picture was taken of the shingles on the roof and the customer should replace roof within the year. The shingles are extra brittle and cracked on entire roof and problems will occur in the future. Within the …

Both vent pipe stacks were lifted in the front and water is running into the nail holes. We had to remove all fasteners and reseal. We nailed the vents back in place properly. We preformed a roof tune up and assessed there is a good 3 years left on the roof. But, the top of the chimney is crumbling and needs to be dealt with soon.

There are 2 bathroom vents, one at the back of the house and one at the front. Both vents are leaking and there are nails that have popped out. We were able to seal all popped up nails underneath shingles near the vent. During the assessment we discovered that the roof looks food we will just need a roof tune up to maintain seals to keep everything watertight.

Roof repair does not only fix the leaks and make your roof look a little better than before, but it also helps in reducing heating and cooling cost. So don’t be too concerned about the money you will be spending in roof renovations—because you’ll benefit more from doing so rather than just letting it be. Also, if you will be selling your home, the new roof will affect the value of your house.
Like all home improvement projects, some can be done by a do-it-yourself owner, but then again, some jobs …

Homeowners and home buyers alike often dread hearing roof repair or roof replacement after an inspection is conducted on their property due to the costs associated with them. Roofs should, after all, have about the same life span as the house itself. However, if the house is located in an area tormented by harsh climates like heavy snowfall in the winter or go through hurricane or windy seasons, its roof may take a beating and can be damaged more quickly.
On the other hand, if your roof has cracks and openings, …

Do you know the first thing about metal roofing? If you are in need of a new roof for your home or place of business, this is a material that you may want to consider. There are many benefits that metal offers over other materials.
Perhaps the biggest benefit is that a metal roof can last for as long as 50 years. While you will pay more money upfront, since your roof will last longer you will make out in the long run.
Additionally, metal roofing systems are known to be energy …

Unfortunately, there are some “roofing contractors” who are out to do nothing more than scam unsuspecting consumers. Although you may be a savvy buyer, you never know when you are going to slipup and make a mistake.
Before you hire a roofing contractor make sure you check their reputation with the Better Business Bureau. You may find that the company you are going to hire has been reported for bad business practices in the past. Obviously, if you find information like this you will want to move on.
Ask for several references. …

As you shop around for a new roof, you may come across some products that you did not know were available. For instance, cool roofs are becoming more and more popular. They are also known as reflective roofs. Simply put, they are designed to reflect radiation which in turn reduces the amount of heat taken on by the home.
What are the benefits of a cool roof? For one, they last longer. So while you may pay more upfront in the long run you are going to save a lot of …