Essential Tips to Stay Within Your Roof Replacement Budget
Roof replacements can sometimes turn into long, winding and expensive projects when you don’t know what to expect. To help you make it as smooth and inexpensive a process as possible, here are a few essential tips to help you stay in budget.
Beware of This Roofing Scam In Your Neighborhood
Did you know that many unreliable roofing contractors prey on unsuspecting homeowners in storm areas? We’ve been seeing more and more of this disturbing trend, especially after major storms that leave homeowners with costly roof damage in need of repair. These contractors, known as “storm chasers” often do not carry insurance policies, product warranties, or […]
Roof Leak Dangers and How to Avoid Water Damage
Roof leaks can cause extensive damage if left untreated, making roof repair a top priority. Fortunately, Exterior Source, the top roofing contractor in our area, can replace your roof before they cause serious damage to your home. Today, we’ll discuss the dangers of roof leaks and explain how to avoid them:
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GAF® Shingle Style Guide: Matching Shingles and Colors
According to studies, your roof represents as much as 40% of your overall curb appeal. This makes it a huge factor in enhancing your home’s value. Although roof replacement can be challenging, experts like Exterior Source® are here to make choosing the right shingle style, color, and configuration easier for you. We adhere to the […]
The Benefits of Hiring a GAF Master Elite™ Roofing Contractor
You can’t be too careful when choosing a roofing contractor. At Exterior Source we are proud to be a GAF Master Elite Certified Contractor. This hard-to-obtain certification is awarded to roofing contractors by GAF, the largest manufacturer of commercial and residential roofing in North America. GAF has such high standards for certification that only 3% […]
How to Prevent Ice Dams on Your Roof
Ice dams are caused when melted snow refreezes along the edge of a roof, preventing water from draining. Water backs up behind the ice dam, essentially sitting on your roof and causing some not-so-good problems! Many times, we’ve had customers call us thinking their gutters were causing the icicles and ice dams. This is not […]
Why Your House May Need Step & Kick-out Flashing
One of the problems often found on homes is water damage inside the walls of the home. While a homeowner may think this serious problem results from a gutter issue, it’s actually due to improper flashing installation. Step flashing is installed where a roof joins up to a wall. It looks like individual pieces of L-shaped […]
3 Reasons We Recommend GAF Roofing
Why are we so dedicated to GAF roofing? Let us count the ways. GAF is North America’s largest manufacturer of commercial and residential roofing. Since 1886, they have been providing comprehensive roofing solutions with an unwavering focus on quality. More property owners choose GAF for roofing than any other company. Here are a few reasons […]
Do I need a new roof? 5 signs that say “yes”
A damaged, leaky roof can quickly catapult into a host of other problems, affecting the walls and foundation of your home. That’s why it is so important to keep an eye on the condition of your roof and make repairs when needed. Sometimes, though, the best option is to simply replace your roof. Here are five […]