Tag: Seattle

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

Do you have a home that seems dark inside? Would you like to brighten your home up without using more electricity? The answer is simple, have skylights installed in those dark areas of your home and use natural light, it's free and energy efficient! Even on those cloudy days you can get enough light to… [ Read More ]