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Over the last few years we have seen a dramatic increase in the cost of replacing a roof. From the cost of materials rising to labor costs. The average cost to replace a roof can cost anywhere from $12,000 and up. Maybe you don't have that kind of money available and your roof is in… [ Read More ]

As solar energy becomes more in demand I frequently get asked about the type of roofing that can be used in conjunction with the roof mounted solar panels. My reply is a question, "How much do you want to spend when it comes time to replace your roof?". Of course the answer is usually "as… [ Read More ]

Is there such a thing as moss resistant asphalt shingles? The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the mossiest roofs in the nation. Moss is the true green roof, or is it? Many asphalt composition shingles are now made to control the algae and lichens that eventually attach to your roof. These micro organisms… [ Read More ]

I think the mentality of a good portion of all homeowners feel that as long as the roof keeps them dry why not use the contractor that has the cheapest price, roofing is roofing right? It is kind of funny to know that when that same person goes shopping for a car that the same… [ Read More ]

Just recently I was asked by a potential customer if I would do a cash job. Doing a job for cash is a means for avoiding paying the sales tax. The customer told me that he liked my bid but if I had to charge him sales tax that I would be too high and… [ Read More ]

Many homes in the Seattle area were built with an internal gutter system otherwise known as an internal gutter system. The internal gutter system is made up of a gutter lining material, a metal drop scupper and a fascia board that has been installed more than two inches above the roof deck. The common gutter… [ Read More ]

Asphalt composition shingles are designed to be installed on roof slopes greater than a 4 in 12 pitch. Therefore the asphalt manufactures base their warranties around the minimum recommended pitch of 4 in 12. For those who don't understand the roof pitch number here is a way to envision it. For every 12 inches you… [ Read More ]

I've been in the residential roofing trade for over 30 years and the most common question I've been asked is about nails verses staples. What fastener is the best at keeping your roof in place during the forces of nature? The head of a nail has more surface area then that of the crown of… [ Read More ]

When it is time to replace your roof you will want to hire a roofing contractor with the skill and knowledge to install whatever roof you have selected for your home. Finding that roofing contractor can be a daunting task if you don't know of one. Asking your family or friends for the name of… [ Read More ]

Prior to the use of starter flashing, most roofs did not have a flashing installed. Without this flashing the sheathing along the eave edge would deteriorate over the years of exposure. Most of the time the sheathing would become so deteriorated that it would need to be replaced and usually before the roof needed replaced.… [ Read More ]