Roofing Tips
from the Newman Family
A blog dedicated to helping Central Ohio homeowners take care of their home and their roof.
Winter’s Coming: Here Are 4 Things You Can Do To Prep Your Roof
Summer’s come and gone and now fall is settling in which can only mean one thing. Winter is coming. In fact, it’s right around the corner and may even hit Central Ohio a little earlier than normal this year. This is the perfect time to wrap up those home improvement projects you started this summer and to make sure your home is ready for winter’s first freeze. Here are 4 steps to take in preparing your roof for this winter’s cold temperatures and bad weather.
Water Spots on Your Ceiling or Interior Walls? Here Are 3 Tips For Minimizing Water Damage After Heavy Rain.
It’s not uncommon to find discoloration or water spots on your ceiling or interior walls after a heavy rain. It’s also not uncommon for the more reputable roofers in your area to become quite busy quite quickly after a storm rolls through town. Here are 3 tips for minimizing water damage in your home until your roofer can get out to assess the situation.
Storm Damage in Grove City Ohio: Beware of Storm Chasers
If you live in Grove City or any of the surrounding areas, you’ve more than likely been visited by someone insisting that your home sustained major hail or wind damage and that your roof can be replaced for free by your insurance company. Unless you were hit by hail that was big enough to damage your car or took on significant damage from high winds and debris, chances are your roof does not need to be replaced and may even be perfectly fine.
Attic Condensation, Ice Dams or Roof Leaks? How To Identify & Fix Winter Leaks
Dealing with attic condensation, ice dams or roof leaks? With any leak, determining the type of leak and its source is vital to finding a solution. In this article from your favorite Central Ohio roofers, we’ll cover how to distinguish between the three types of leaks, what causes each, and how each can be prevented or repaired. Early detection can save you a lot of time, money, and hassle when it comes to keeping a healthy roof.
Advice For Those End-Of-Summer Home Maintenance Tasks
As the weather starts to cool and leaves turn beautiful colors, there are good reasons to be happy. Thanksgiving is coming soon, and the heat of summer is fading.
However, as the weather begins to get colder and colder, both the inside and outside of your home may begin to suffer – how badly depends on you. Read on to learn how you can protect your home from the harsh effects of winter.
Beware of Storm Chasers in Sunbury, Ohio
Have you been approached by a someone claiming they can have your roof replaced for free recently? A small hail storm passed through town a few weeks back and we’ve noticed this happening to a few of our neighbors, so we’re here to share our thoughts and some advice on how to handle these pop-in roof inspections.
5 Easy Ways to Boost Curb Appeal
Real estate professionals say curb appeal can be the greatest difference between making or breaking a sale. When the exterior of your home and lawn makes a great first impression, everyone wants to come inside, including potential buyers. Whether you’re about to sell or planning to stay, everyone wants a home that looks great from the outside. Here are a few curb appeal ideas to spruce up your home’s exterior.
The Pros & Cons of Having Your Roof Worked on in the Winter
If you suffer roof damages in winter, then you may be wondering if it’s possible to get it repaired. Is it too dangerous to work on a roof during winter, will any contractors be willing to take on the job? This article has been put together to help educate you on the topic of roof repairs in winter. Below, you will find all the pros and cons of getting your roof fixed when during the winter months:
Hundreds of New Albany, Ohio Homes Due for New Roofs
In the early 2000’s, a series of disastrous storms swept through Ohio. With it came fierce winds, large pounding hail, and of course, rain. Around this time, New Albany also became the site for hundreds of new-build homes. These, and many other homes in the area, are now due for new roofs.
Shingle Showdown | GAF vs. CertainTeed
When you are in need of shingle replacements or even an entire new roof due to hail, snow, wind, or even normal roofing wear and tear, it will typically come down to a shingle showdown between GAF and CertainTeed. Both GAF and CertainTeed are well-known brands that present their unique pros and cons.
A Homeowner’s Guide to Patching a Leaky Roof
If you’re like most homeowners, one problem you dread facing is a leaky roof. However, most small leaks don’t require a roofing contractor. It’s possible to learn how to patch your roof yourself and arm yourself with the tools and knowledge to do a good job. Read on to find out what you need to know.
Roof Maintenance Done Right in Central Ohio: Patching vs. Replacing
Your home’s roofing system plays an important part in not only having the comfort of a structurally sound home that protects your family from the harsh realities of Mother Nature, but it is also a key factor in the value of your home. Should you ever decide to place your home on the market, CNBC Real Estate reports that a new roof not only adds curb appeal for potential buyers, but can also increase the asking price by $10,000, depending on the type of roof.
Spring Cleaning: Shingles That Shine
Spring is almost upon us! It’s almost time to swap out the shovels for lawn mowers, and most people are gearing up for Spring cleaning. Don’t forget, while the inside of the house is important, what’s outside is also crucial. It might be something you don’t think about often, but your roof needs to be clean, too.
Let’s talk about a few causes of dirty shingles, and what you can do to spruce them up…
Thousands Of Central Ohio Homes Poised For Reroofing
In 2006 Hurricane Ike ravaged through Ohio, destroying many families homes and causing up to $1 billion in damages. And in 2006 Newman Roofing helped many Central Ohio families replace their roofs and recover from the storm, and we’d like help these families again! Since roofs in 2006 only had a lifespan of approximately 10 years this means that there are thousands of neighborhood roofs throughout Sunbury, Delaware, Lewis Center, Powell, Dublin, Worthington, Upper Arlington and surrounding communities due to be replaced.
Homeowners’ Guide: Prepare Your Roof for the Cold Months
Winter in Columbus, Ohio, is seen to be colder than usual. Periods of rainfall and snow showers are predicted to occur in early February and mid-March. As freezing and thawing cycles can wreak havoc on roofs, it’s important to make sure yours can withstand the elements.
Newman Roofing provides these tips to help reduce and even prevent winter damage to your roof:
Tips to Help You Decide the Best Color for Your Roof
The choice of color may seem not as important as the other considerations for your roof because it’s about looks. But roof color can actually be very beneficial if you choose the right one.
In fact, when choosing roofing materials – including color – homeowners should always consider the local weather. In addition to the usual variation in weather patterns, the U.S. Global Change Research Program has reported that average temperatures, extreme heat and rainfall in Ohio are all on the rise.
5 Helpful Roof Tips: Maintenance & How to Fix Small Issues
Basic maintenance and repairs like replacing the glass of a broken window, redoing the paint, or cleaning your siding may be an easy task to do. But...