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[12 Jul 2011 | No Comment | 152 views]
New Roof Installation

Repair Summary:
Mr Roof Repair re-roofed the area where the flat roof meets the shingled roof and installed a ridge vent.
We removed the shingles from the sloped area of roof and installed underlayment (water proof membrane). We then installed new shingles using roof cement and nails.
After installing the new shingles, we installed a 15 ft ridge vent. We removed the cap shingles and installed the ridge vent. Installed hip and ridge and cap shingles to complete repair.

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[30 May 2011 | No Comment | 212 views]
Roof Tune up with Minor Roof Repairs

Repair Summary:
There was a hole in a shingle due to animal damage from a raccoon or squirrel.
We removed the damaged shingle and sealed the area with chem caulking and replaced the shingle.
The damaged shingle was in a tie in area of the roof so to ensure extra protection in this area, we sealed the left and right of each shingle hip and ridge tab where the hole was under. There was no underlayment underneath so this additional sealing allows additional protection.
Did an overall roof tune up and in general roof …

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[21 Apr 2011 | No Comment | 232 views]
Roof Vent Replacement

There are damaged vents 1 bathroom vent and 1 roof vent on north side of roof. We had to remove shingles , cut holes, add the ice and water shield, add the vents then reinstalled shingles. We sealed around the vents. Then we sealed a couple of roof leaks during the roof tune up.

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[28 Mar 2011 | No Comment | 318 views]
Attic Frost Will Lead to Roof Mould

We replaced the metal vent with a different vent as it was improperly installed.
We sealed around the chimney flashing and shingles that were loose.
We did go into the attic and the entire inside of the roof decking is covered in frost. This will lead to the cycle of defrosting on sunny days and refrosting on cold days with will create black mould and wood rot.
To stop this the homeowner needs a whole new roof with properly installed decking, underlayment and proper roofventilation.

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[24 Mar 2011 | No Comment | 359 views]
Soffit Repair Noticed Brittle Shingles

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 …

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[23 Mar 2011 | No Comment | 371 views]
Roof Tune Up and Vent Repairs

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.

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[22 Mar 2011 | No Comment | 274 views]
Roof Vent Repair – Remove and Replace

We removed a bathroom vent and a roof vent on the North side of the roof. We started by removing the shingles, cut new holes and added an ice and water shield. We then reinstalled new vents and reinstalled roofing shingles. We sealed around the vent and sealed a couple of spots that were leaking and did a roof tune up.

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[18 Mar 2011 | No Comment | 181 views]
Pipe Vent Repair and Needs Shingle Repairs

We had to removed one attic vent and seal the wood under and over the vent area, and reinstall the existing vent.
We also replaced the vent on back of house, with new one because it was cracked
We added Pipe flashing to the 3 inch pipe where it was cracked.
Old repair done shingles over shingles, took off old shingles as there had framing nails sticking out roof—and replaced that section with shingles (back of house above chimney area).
Sealed every seam in 12×12 foot span with roof cement
Roof needs replacing, there is …

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[4 Feb 2011 | No Comment | 306 views]
Cooler Roofs for the Summer

No matter how much precaution you take to minimize roof repair, your asphalt roof can still drain your pocket in other ways. The high temperatures during the summer months can especially be brutal on your energy bills because it is the time when your roof will absorb the heat outside and bring it into your home.
Switching to cooler alternatives for your roof can help you save on your utility bills. These products contain some form of reflective coating or material that will prevent the rays from getting into the house.
If …

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[24 Jan 2011 | No Comment | 708 views]
Safety First in Gutter Cleaning

Even with a gutter filter installed, you still cannot escape the occasional necessity of clearing off of debris and small leaves that have managed to slip into your gutter. In relying solely on your filter without inspecting your gutters, you are exposing your roof to risks of clogged gutters and stagnant water.
Left alone, water will eventually seep into the other parts of the house, rot your wood and breed molds in some places. Gutters without filters are even more likely to hoard leaves and, together with the water weight, it …