Bill West

The importance of first impressions is often emphasized regarding our interactions with people we meet for the first time. But did you know they’re also essential when you’re trying to sell your home or make it more attractive? How your home looks when someone sees it for the first time is one of the most […]

Shingle Roof Repair – Flashing Seams Separating Flashing seams must be overlapped correctly and an adequate amount of sealant placed in between the overlap area to ensure proper waterproofing at the ell flashing transition area. Ell flashing seams were separating here and in need of additional sealant. The correct way to repair this area is

Shingle Roof Repair – Roofing Nails Lifting or “Popping” Shingle Roof Fasteners Uplifting:  During roof installation it’s easy for installers to forget about proper pressure setting on their nail guns. In most cases too many roofing nailers are hooked up to a low volume compressor and the air supply is not sufficient to drive each

This article will assume your roof to be made of wood decking.  (The roof deck is what your waterproofing material attaches or adheres to.)  To fully understand the process in determining the wood replacement needs, let’s look at what can happen in the following situations.

Having a shingle roof replacement isn’t something you have to do every day as a homeowner…and thank goodness for that.

When you get a cut on a finger as an adult, you instantly gauge: is it worth a bandage, or can I let it go? You seldom do that with your child’s injuries.