Proper Roof and Attic Ventilation

The following information provided by GAF www.GAF.com Poor Attic Ventilation Can Ruin Your Insulation, Destroy Your Shingles, And Raise Your Energy Bills! Proper attic ventilation systems allow a continual flow of outside air through the attic, protecting the efficiency of the insulation and helping to lower temperatures in the living space. It consists of a balance between air intake (at your eaves or soffits) and air exhaust (at or near your roof ridge). The U.S.…

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8 Signs Your Roof May Need Replacing

There are a variety of reasons why you may need a roof replacement.  Here are the top eight reasons why you may need a roof replacement. 8 Eight Signs Your Roof May Need Replacing Leakage in attic after wind-driven rain Possible Cause: Leaky or inadequate shingle underlayment or deteriorated flashing Leakage in attic after ice build-up Possible Cause: Inadequate shingle underlayment allows water from ice dams to leak into the attic Blistering and/or peeling of…

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Why Moss Removal is Crucial to Extending the Life of Your Roof

Moss removal and annual maintenance is crucial to maintaining the life expectancy of your roof. Living in the Pacific Northwest, moss is no stranger to us! It builds up anywhere, everywhere and on everything.  It not only looks bad, but it can cause quite a bit of damage to your home, especially your roof. Let’s start with where moss likes to grow. Moss thrives on moisture and little sunlight so it will grow just about…

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The Importance of Roof Maintenance

Suddenly you need a roof replacement, but why? Your roof isn’t that old?  Yeah so, you let those low hanging branches go, and during the last wind storm, a lot of debris fell on the roof, so you walked up on the roof to clean it off, and you let that moss build up in certain spots, but it should be fine, right? Nope. None of that sentence is correct! Any debris or moss build-up…

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