Summer Roof Maintenance
Summer is always the ideal time period to do a roof replacement no matter where you live. Home owners should fix all potential or already occurring problems before the winter months set in at full force. The frigid winter months are hard to do repairs because everything is frozen which makes the materials hard to work with.

Task that you need to include in your priority list before the months of fall and especially winter rolls in ideally done in the summer:
Do a good inspection on the entire roof, chimney, …

 Cleaning a Roof and its Life Span
Cleaning a roof is often avoid because people either forget or afraid of heights. More often than not people do not even go near their roof unless that there is leak or some sort of noticeable damage they can see from the ground. A number of roof cleaning issues that often do not get checked which can ruin the shingles, shakes and tiles ultimately lead to deterioration of the roof structure. Throughout this article it will discuss signs of trouble, the causes and the …

A roof inspection should be done once a year by home owners to check for wear and damage to the roof.  It is better and more cost efficient to make minor repairs, which will be seen during your roof inspection, yourself than replace whole areas of your roof.
The Best Times to Conduct A Roof Inspection
Before winter sets in is the best time to complete a roof inspection which will help you make repairs before the damage of winter occur.  you should ensure a roof inspection is done after storms and …

Roof gutters are used to direct water away from your home.  Water damage can occur to your roof, windows and house foundation if roof gutters are not installed or properly installed.
Keys to Proper Roof Gutters
Roof gutters are built onto the over hang of a roof and conduct water towards the downspouts which are placed in areas where water is safe to be collected.  The roof gutters should be sturdy and big enough to support the weight of the water and force of falling snow and wide enough to let debris …

Roof brackets are made to make a level platform to stand on and used as safety devices while working on a roof.  The proper installation of roof brackets along with other safety precautions can prevent serious injury from occurring while working on a roof.
Who Should Use Roof Brackets
Most roofing companies advise their roofers to use roof brackets to ensure that they are completing their job safely without running the risk of injury.   Home owners should also use roof brackets when making repairs to their roofs themselves because even …

Regular roof maintenance is an ideal way to prevent leaks and roof damage.  A simple inspection as a part of roof maintenance can be a great money saver.
Roof Maintenance Check List
There are a few things that will help a roof stay in good shape and you should keep in mind while your are tackling the process of roof maintenance .
Pruning Trees During Roof Maintenance
Trees can be a nuisance and cause problems resulting in possibly damaging  your roof and should be taken care of during roof maintenance.  Branches and leaves can …

Fiberglass shingles are similar to asphalt shingles and most of the have actual asphalt in there make up.  Fiberglass shingles are usually more durable and last longer.
Before Installation of Fiberglass Shingles Begins
Before installing fiberglass shingles, the roof needs to be prepared by removing the old roof covering and debris.  Patch if necessary and inspect the structure to find any possible problems.  Drip edges will need to be secured with nails; they are made from aluminum strips and need to overlap the corners.  From the start of the drip edge, a …

Wood shingles which are cracked or damaged should be replaced immediately to avoid roof leaks and to maintain the structure of the roof.
Getting Started on Replacing your Wood Shingles
Materials and tools needed consist of a hammer, chisel, pry bar, extension ladder, hot-tipper galvanized roofing nails, roofing cement, wood block, hacksaw, replacement wood shingles.
Steps to Replacing Wood Shingles
Damaged wood shingles can be removed using a hammer and chisel by cracking the shingle then removing the pieces.   A pry bar is used to lift the wood shingles directly above the one you want …

When roof trusses become damaged it is a very serious problem that could potentially result in a collapsed roof.  Roof trusses are the triangular frames that are nailed and bolted together to form a great  support for the roof.
Assessing Roof Trusses
Regular checks of roof trusses should be done in order to keep on top of any repairs needed.  Materials needed for repairing roof trusses include wood screws, screw gun, ladder and 3 wooden boards (4 feet in length) or 3 steel plates (4 feet in length).
Approaching Roof Trusses
First step in …

To reduce amount of spring cleaning and repairs that need to be done to the outside of your home, consider tackling some of these often neglected outdoor spring cleaning projects.
Exterior Spring Cleaning
Using a pressure washer on the exterior of your home can be a great way to make quick work of  spring cleaning.  It is recommended to take caution because the extremely high pressure can damage wood and other soft materials.
Scrubbing is not necessary to do when using a pressure washer, however, adding detergent to the tank on the machine …