Roof care – Page 3 – Residential Roofing Services | Fairfax, Arlington, VA

PROCRASTINATION + RAIN DELUGE = NIGHTMARE

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Betsy Pond

I am pretty sure that there are homeowners out there who have procrastinated about tending to exterior issues. Hopefully the exterior of your home (roof, windows, siding) made it through the recent storms without a hitch. Quite often homeowners are reluctant to get on top of repairs or replacements because, among other reasons, it’s no

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CRITTER CONTROL

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Betsy Pond

With spring finally here, it is time to inspect your home to make sure you have no critters living inside your attic. Animals in your attic can cause major damage to the wiring, the plumbing, and structure of your house. Additionally many critters (such as squirrels, raccoons and bats) could be carrying rabies, and you

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SPRING MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR HOME EXTERIOR

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Betsy Pond

Hopefully, thankfully and optimistically, spring will be here soon. As soon as it warms up somewhat, it is a good idea to inspect the exterior of your home to see how it held up during our worst winter in years. Here are some things to look for: Gutters: Check to make sure gutters are securely

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ICE DAMS 101

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Betsy Pond

While Icicles look somewhat magical and remind us that winter has arrived, they are in fact an indication that something is wrong in that home. Usually that something is the dreaded ice dam. Let me give you a definition of an ice dam and why it occurs: An ice dam is a block of ice

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SNOW REMOVAL FROM ROOFS

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Betsy Pond

It’s that time of year when you need to think about what happens if we have a heavy snowstorm and snow accumulates on your roof. We wanted to give you the following guidelines recommended by the National Roofing Contractors Association for removing snow and ice from your roof. Because of safety issues, NRCA does not

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CHRISTMAS LIGHT SAFETY

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Betsy Pond

Don’t flip the switch to show off your dazzling Christmas lights before you take a quick look at these safety tips that have been compiled from several official sources. Don’t take a chance on cutting corners because you are risking damage to your family, roof and house. It won’t take long and is so well

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WHAT ARE NAIL POPS?

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Betsy Pond

When you are inspecting your roof for the winter ahead, look for raised shingles. If you see any, in all probability, it is caused because a nail has popped up and lifted the single. As soon as possible, you should have a professional roofer inspect your roof to make sure it can survive the winter

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FALL MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST: ROOFS AND GUTTERS

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Betsy Pond

While there is no way to predict what our winter season will bring, now is the time to inspect the roofing and gutter components of your home. If, like many homeowners, you tend to ignore signs of possible exterior home repairs, it’s time to be proactive and inspect your roof and gutters to make sure

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WOOD REPLACEMENT

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Betsy Pond

One of the most frustrating aspects of replacing a roof is when we find that sheathing is bad and must be replaced. Wood replacement is really the only unknown left in our work orders. We don’t like unknowns any more than our customers. The best case scenario for us is that the sheathing is fine. That

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ON THE SPOT ROOF REPAIRS

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Betsy Pond

When customers call our office to schedule a repair estimate, they often ask whether we can repair their roof at the same time. The answer is a resounding NO. Here’s why, and what you should consider when making that request: When you call for an estimate, you probably are not aware of what the problem

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