Fall and Winter Roof Readiness
As the summer is coming to an end, the winter months are just around the corner. No matter the age of your roof, unexpected damage can happen at any time during any season. It’s important to inspect your roof once or twice a year to catch any potential issues that could lead to major repairs or replacements down the road. Depending on the size of your home, you may be able to get a good…
Read MoreMCE Receives GAF’s Prestigious 2017 President’s Club Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mark’s Custom Exteriors Receives GAF’s Prestigious 2017 President’s Club Award Saint Helens, OR – May 22, 2017: Mark’s Custom Exteriors Mark’s Custom Exteriors of Saint Helens, Oregon, has received the most prestigious contractor award GAF offers: The GAF President’s Club Award. This highly coveted award recognizes Mark’s Custom Exteriors as one of the “elite of the elite” residential roofing contractors in the United States. GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, and…
Read MoreProper 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.…
Read More8 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…
Read MoreWhy 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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