Winter months can be cruel to your roof, as it is the first line of defense against the high winds, heavy rains, sleet and snow that are typical of many winter months. And if your roof fails, it can cause great expense, significant damage and wasted time and money. So when the weather is better, it’s a good idea to perform a quick check-up to insure that your home is protected. Leaking roof systems can result from several sources. The most common leak sources include …

Doug put a new roof on his colonial last spring. He wanted to update the look of his home and increase its resale value. He chose the color and style that matched his taste. Doug knew that roof shingles serve a purpose other than to complement a building’s architecture. They, more importantly, control the majority of the roof water by means of shedding water down their overlapping courses and into a gutter, or off the edge of a roof overhang. However, Doug did not know …

As a homeowner, you are not legally permitted to perform your own renovation work, with the exception of the electrical, but it is strongly recommended amateurs not do this as disastrous results can occur.