We Understand Tile Roofs!
A valley is where two adjacent faces of the roof meet in a downward slope. Valleys carry the largest volume of water out of all the surfaces on your roof. An open valley is where the tiles are…
Read More about Open vs Closed ValleysIf you call your insurance your rates are likely to go up… and in most cases they won’t cover the costs to fix the roof unless a tree falls on it. Homeowners insurance will pay to repair damage…
Read More about Don’t Call Insurance YetWe hear all too often that “my other contractor told me my roof leaked because the tar paper failed”. While this statement is sort of true it is incredibly misleading. Tar paper also known as underlayment, felt or…
Read More about Busting the Tar Paper MythThe roofs are framed with trusses, most often 2×4’s. On top of the trusses, plywood (aka sheathing) is installed. A moisture or water barrier is then installed over the top of the plywood to add a layer of…
Read More about Tile Roofs: The BasicsTile roofs, if taken care of, should last 50 + years. The tiles themselves will last much longer of course, what fails (aside from leaks caused from lack of maintenance) is the moisture barrier, rusting flashings, gaskets etc…
Read More about Extend The Life of Your RoofWe offer roof inspections for both sellers and buyers! Sellers – it is likely a buyer will have a roof inspection done during the inspection period. If there is one thing that scares buyers away it is issues…
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