Here is an example of how proper ventilation helps your roof last longer. We had to replace the roof on this multifamily home, and here’s why. The original roof had inadequate soffit and ridge ventilation. In addition, the bathroom exhaust … Continue reading →
These are photos of a house we worked on in Newton, Massachusetts. The house has a slate roof. Originally it had wooden gutters, which rotted from a lack of maintenance. A previous contractor convinced the homeowner to install aluminum gutters … Continue reading →
Here are a few before, during and after photos of a double lock standing seam aluminum metal roof we have just finished installing on a home located on a salt water pond in Orleans on Cape Cod. The home … Continue reading →
We recently replaced a small flat roof on a home in Newton with copper roofing. The standing water on the rubber roofing deteriorated the seam along the edge, causing a leak. The roof deck and insulation were replaced, along with … Continue reading →
Our client in Newton, Massachusetts had wood gutters that had rotted. The problem with the wood gutters is that they will rot and need to be replaced every few years if they are not properly treated with linseed oil. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →
As you can imagine, turrets create a unique roofing challenge because of the shape. Here’s what we did to repair a turret in Brookline, MA. Problem: the roof was leaking around the turret. Someone had previously tried to repair it. … Continue reading →
Copper has earned a respected place in the related fields of architecture, building construction, and interior design.[6] From cathedrals to castles and from homes to offices, copper is used for a variety of architectural elements, including roofs, flashings, gutters, downspouts, … Continue reading →
We ran across this article about ice dams and thought it was great, so we wanted to share it with you. Cause of Ice Dams Ice dams form when melted snow refreezes at roof edges. Anyone who has lived in … Continue reading →
Let’s get the obvious stuff out of the way first. Aside from having contractor insurance, you want to make sure your roofing contractor has a permanent place of business and that he has a regular telephone number. Check to make … Continue reading →
Today roofs are usually made of an asphalt/fiberglass combination or wood shingles. Some small, flat roofs are done with tar, while rubber is quickly becoming another easy roofing option. As people aim to live “greener” and find materials that require … Continue reading →
