Roof Inspection: An Overview of the Process
The roof, as a whole (which includes all its accessories and supporting structures), represents the biggest protection of your home against the elements. Caring for it is thus common sense, as you’d want your most important shield to be up to par and working for as long as possible.
Comparison of Different Ice Dam Removal Methods
Nothing means wintry wonderland more than seeing icicles hanging on the edges of your roof one chilly morning, but they’re not as harmless as you think. Behind this charming façade is a lurking danger, both for your roof and even your safety.
Wet Insulation: Is It Bad for Your Home?
Your home’s exterior needs the insulation to keep your home comfortable throughout the year. Sometimes moisture may make its way to your home’s insulation and cause damage. In today’s post, the residential roofing contractors at Bone Dry Roofing discuss why wet insulation is bad for your home, and how you can keep it dry.
How Much Snow Can Roofs Hold?
Snow may be lightweight as individual snowflakes, however, it can exert a tremendous amount of pressure when it piles up on the roof. In today’s post, local roofing contractor Bone Dry Roofing answers the question: how much snow can roofs hold?
How Does Ventilation Help Roofing Systems?
Getting stuck with an emergency roof repair job in the middle of winter is, at best, greatly inconvenient, and at worst, severely problematic. Aside from the occasional hail storm and heavy snowfall, the most common roofing issues that plague Midwest homeowners is caused by improper or inadequate ventilation in their roofing systems.
Best Practices When Applying Attic Insulation
There are many benefits to having a roofing contractor install proper insulation in your attic. A well-insulated attic can help regulate humidity levels on your roof, preventing moisture damage on the wooden support structures that hold your roof up. It can also improve the energy efficiency of your home by increasing the insulation ability of your roof. […]
How to Limit Hail Damage on Your Roof
One hailstorm will not necessarily require you to get a full roof replacement. In fact, newer modern roofing systems are designed to withstand almost anything the weather can throw at it, hailstones included. Problems start to arise, however, when these weather conditions happen two, three, or more times, after which, your roof could show signs […]
Roof Damage Insurance Claims: A Quick FAQ
Having a roof repair or replacement project after severe weather damage can be a significant expense. As a homeowner, you’d know that having insurance is helpful especially in times like these, since they can help cover part or all the expenses necessary to rebuild your roof. But the process alone is hardly a simple task, […]
What Are the Benefits of a Well-Insulated Attic?
While attic insulation is essential in preventing water damage in your home, many fail to pay attention to this component. It protects your heat from the elements, such as humidity, heat, and cold. Despite its importance, many homes in the United States remain under-insulated.
Should You Move Out During a Roof Replacement Project?
No matter how small your roof is, replacing it is a big venture. Apart from the obvious costs it will deduct from your bank account, the procedure requires time to plan and schedule. It is normal for homeowners to have an array of questions. One of the popular questions that roofing contractors get from their […]
