If your old gutters have been significantly damaged, it’s oftentimes best to just replace them outright with a new style or type that can better withstand the climate conditions in your area. In California, we don’t have rain frequently but can deal with torrential downpours. Plus, depending on where exactly you live in the state, [...]
You know that your roof can handle any gust of wind that normal weather might throw at it, but you might start to get worried if an extreme windstorm, tropical storm, or hurricane is on the forecast. How much wind can a roof withstand before it loses shingles or rafters? And, if high winds are [...]
Gutter guards are the thin pieces of aluminum or vinyl that block off most of the gutter so that that water can get in them, but leaves and other debris can't get in. Gutter guards can prevent gutters from getting clogged and save homeowners the hassle of cleaning out their gutters after storms, or after [...]
Those small puddles or wide ponds of standing water on your roof could be a big problem. All flat roofs should completely drain rainwater within 24-48 hours after the rain has stopped, depending on the volume of rain. If you still have pools of water on your roof at that point, you have a ponding [...]
After your roofer has patched up your roof, you’re still left with unsightly mold on your ceiling. Not only is it ugly to look at, but certain molds can also exasperate respiratory issues. So, how do you remove ceiling mold after a roof leak? Luckily, this is a job you can usually do yourself. Here’s [...]
Roof decking, also called roof sheathing, are the thin wooden boards that bridge the roof trusses and support the rest of the roof. Before the roof decking is installed the roof looks like a wooden skeleton, with only the truss. Roofers install decking to provide a foundation for the underlayment, shingles, and other elements of [...]