Wind Damage Happens When:
Wind damage often occurs during tornadoes, hurricanes and even the occasional wind storm. It is common for homeowners having to replace their home before it’s time for a roof change
No matter how great of a roof you think you have the worst storm can come in at any time and destroy your roof. The natural flow of water run-off on your roof can be changed in a really heavy rain storm. During storms it is common for the strong winds to blow trees down and the debris of …

 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 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 …

Using Synthetic Slate Shingles are much cheaper and therefore often used as an alternative for slate shingle roofs which can be difficult install making it an expensive project.
Slate Shingles Installation Materials
Materials required are:

synthetic slate shingles
utility knife
shingle shark
ladder
roof brackets and boards
flashing material
hammer
nails
work gloves
a sheet of underlayment
heat gun
chalk line and membrane or roll roofing material

Step by Step Installation of Slate Shingles
The roof structure needs to be inspected and areas replaced which will not be able to handle the weight of the slate shingles.  Starter shingles need to be applied first.  To do …

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 …

Asphalt roofs are one of the most common roofs and are a fairly easy job for a home owner to repair.  It is best to repair asphalt roofs when the weather outside is warm and sunny because it is prone to crack if the weather is too cold and more pliable and easier to work with, hence a faster repair job.
Basic Steps for Repairing Asphalt Roofs
Key tools required for repairing asphalt roofs include nails, roofing cement, hammers, putty knives, a flat shovel and a pry bar.  As a safety precaution, …