Category: Roof Repair

Maybe you have noticed some white streaks running down your brick fireplace. You look up at the ceiling and notice there is some stains in the drywall. However, you don't see any evidence of water on the mantel, fireplace apron or floor. You realize you have a problem but don't know what is causing it.… [ Read More ]

Just recently I was asked by a potential customer if I would do a cash job. Doing a job for cash is a means for avoiding paying the sales tax. The customer told me that he liked my bid but if I had to charge him sales tax that I would be too high and… [ Read More ]

I've been in the residential roofing trade for over 30 years and the most common question I've been asked is about nails verses staples. What fastener is the best at keeping your roof in place during the forces of nature? The head of a nail has more surface area then that of the crown of… [ Read More ]

When it is time to replace your roof you will want to hire a roofing contractor with the skill and knowledge to install whatever roof you have selected for your home. Finding that roofing contractor can be a daunting task if you don't know of one. Asking your family or friends for the name of… [ Read More ]

Prior to the use of starter flashing, most roofs did not have a flashing installed. Without this flashing the sheathing along the eave edge would deteriorate over the years of exposure. Most of the time the sheathing would become so deteriorated that it would need to be replaced and usually before the roof needed replaced.… [ Read More ]

I was asked by and insurance adjuster to inspect a 20 year old cedar shake roof in Federal Way that had some wind damage. Typically, if installed correctly, a cedar shake roof will only suffer wind damage when it is worn out which should be a sign to the homeowner that you should replace your… [ Read More ]

As I was driving through a neighborhood in Mukilteo I noticed a few roofs that had just been pressure washed. While these roofs appeared to be the original roof I found myself wondering if anyone knew what they were really doing to their roof? I understand that a clean roof looks very nice but at… [ Read More ]

Recently I had a call from a customer that had just noticed a stain in his ceiling. He began to tell me a bought the home ten years ago brand new and that he was told he had a 30 year roof. He asked me if that had meant his roof would last 30 years?… [ Read More ]

Regal Roofing & Contracting services all of Mill Creek and surrounding areas. Regal Roofing specializes in steep slope roofing, from installing Cedar shake roofs to designer asphalt composition shingles. If you have a roof that has little to no pitch we also have a solution that will yield a long lasting roof as well as… [ Read More ]

With the tough economy you will find contractors cutting corners with their business practices. From not paying their taxes to not paying their material suppliers in hopes to make more money to keep their lifestyle going. Eventually it will catch up to the contractor and when it does it can effect you as well. Did… [ Read More ]