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.

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.

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.

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 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…

Finding something that doesn’t want to be found is a tough thing to do; just like the leak in your roof. The danger lies within not knowing that there’s a tiny damage hiding in your roofing system. Before you know it, you’re looking at a whole roof replacement! So before that happens, make sure you know if there’s a leak on your roof.

To maintain your shingles, you have to keep them clean and dirt-free. By doing so, you can reduce the risk for algae, moss, fungal, and lichen growth which is rather common to this kind of roofing and which compromises your roofing’s integrity. This usually happens to roofs that experience excess precipitation like in Columbus which is also subject to severe thunderstorms and other severe weather.

Severe weather condition is the common cause for damage in our homes especially in areas like Columbus Ohio where severe weather and storms can occur.