George Hemp 
During the winter, ice dams are one of the most destructive effects of having snow and ice on the roof. Ice dams form when heat from inside the house melts the snow on the roof into water. As the water flows towards the overhang of the roof, it’s cooled into ice since the outer parts … Read more
All gutters aren’t created equally since some are more durable than others while others cost much less than the rest. In terms of longevity, steel gutters last about the same time as gutters made of aluminum although they both last longer than vinyl gutters. As for the cost, aluminum gutters cost slightly more than what … Read more
Roof gutters are one of those features you rarely think of even when you can’t do without them. Unknown to most people, gutters play some of the most important roles on the house and that is keeping water away from the roof. It might look like a small task but it’s one of the reasons … Read more
While house roofs are meant to withstand all the abuse from destructive elements, they eventually need to be cleaned and even repaired both to look good and serve you better. Depending on the prevailing conditions, your roof may be dirty from dust, mold or other types of dirt. When cleaning the roof, you need the … Read more
Having the right roof cleaning chemical is one thing and having the right tools to work with the chemical is another. Even with the right chemicals, you need the right applicator to do a good job. While there are large commercial roof cleaner applicators, our focus is on applicators or sprayers you can use at … Read more
Metal roofs are made with different materials such as steel, aluminum, or alloys/ combination of the two. And even though metals can be galvanized, they won’t be as strong as cemented roofs or brick. Which is why you may wonder if can you even walk on them Well, yes. You can walk on a metal … Read more
Having a leak-proof roof isn’t easy since you’ll be dealing with water which has proven to be quite tricky where most roof types are concerned. Such a roof requires various aspects among them proper and careful craftsmanship and use of the right tools. Among the items used to make roofs and do repairs on roof … Read more
Snow may look pretty on your roof but is only safe to a certain thickness and weight. If you live in a snow-prone region, you know the destructive effects it comes with; it can lead to roof leakages that may eventually collapse your entire house. There are various methods to remove snow from your roof; … Read more
One serious question that ever runs in roofers’ mind or any other person intending to clean, install or repair a roof is how to effectively stabilize the ladder while performing chores roof chores. Roof ladder stabilization will not only stop you from falling accidents but it will also prevent lateral movement of the ladder which … Read more
Bleach is one of the readily available items that can introduce a new perspective in your roof shingles cleaning routine. When correctly in the right amount, bleach can efficiently destroy the algae, bacteria, mold, mildew, moss, fungus and other organic organisms growing on the roof. The reason many homeowners and pro roof cleaners use it … Read more