Tag: Roofing Contractor

An ice dam is caused when ice forms on the unheated sections of the roof. The roof overhang does not get the heat that comes from inside the home. That heat coming from inside the house melts the snow and ice. When the melting snow and ice hits the unheated space, it refreezes causing an… [ Read More ]

Building code requires roof drip edge flashing on steep slope roofing. Roof edge flashing protects the edges of the roof sheathing from water damage. Without this flashing the roof sheathing is susceptible to rot and deterioration. The flashing at the eave edge also helps direct water to flow into the gutter. The roof edge flashing… [ Read More ]

From all of us at Regal Roofing & Contracting wishing you a very happy New Year! May 2024 be the year you decide it's time to replace the roof? If your home built or re-roofed prior to 2004, then it might be time to replace the roof. A good majority of homes have an average… [ Read More ]

As solar energy becomes more in demand I frequently get asked about the type of roofing that can be used in conjunction with the roof mounted solar panels. My reply is a question, "How much do you want to spend when it comes time to replace your roof?". Of course the answer is usually "as… [ Read More ]

I think the mentality of a good portion of all homeowners feel that as long as the roof keeps them dry why not use the contractor that has the cheapest price, roofing is roofing right? It is kind of funny to know that when that same person goes shopping for a car that the same… [ 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 ]

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 ]

Do you really know what your are paying for when you have your roof replaced? Did your roofing contractor provide you with a detailed scope of work? A good roofing contractor will provide you with a detailed scope of work so that you can really compare apples to apples when deciding which contractor to choose… [ Read More ]