Residential Roofing

Barring catastrophic loss due to a fire or storm, a new roof is a foreseeable expense. Fortunately, there are ways to find out when your roof will probably need to be replaced. When initially purchasing a house, a home inspection will enable you to learn about the condition of the home’s major systems and structures. Or, a roof inspection could be required as part of the homeowners’ insurance application process. At any rate, once you know when you are going to need a roof, you can begin to budget accordingly. [Read more…] about How to Budget for Your Roof Replacement

When selling a home in the Charleston area, it is extremely important to make a great first impression on potential buyers. Enhancing your home’s curb appeal is the best way to do that, and it can include minor projects, such as sweeping walkways and trimming the grass, all the way up to installing a new roof or siding. Here are a few steps you can take to capture the attention of potential buyers and draw it to your home’s best features. [Read more…] about 6 Steps to Enhance the Curb Appeal of Your Home

The Fourth of July marks the midpoint of the summer. Amidst the barbeques, the trips to the lake, and the fishing, don’t forget about your midsummer home maintenance tasks:

Item 1: Gutter Check

Your gutters need to be cleaned out at least twice a year to keep water flowing off the roof away from the foundation where it can wreak havoc. If you’re like most homeowners, your gutters are pretty much last on the “to do” list, but neglecting them can cause problems with the roof, the foundation, and the soffits and fascia boards. \

To eliminate the risks attached to climbing ladders, now would also be an excellent time to install gutter guards and eliminate the gutter cleaning altogether.

Item 2: Roof Inspection

Severe summer weather can cause a lot of problems for your roof.

Visually inspect your roof from the ground to locate any shingles that may have blown off during the last storm. You can do this by getting a pair of binoculars and looking for the bare spots.

Item 3: Roof Maintenance

Replacing a missing shingle is a fairly easy task for a roofing contractor.

In every place that an opening is cut into your roof to allow for a vent, a pipe, or a skylight, the potential for leaks exists. Most shingle roofing leaks are a result of failed sealants around these penetrations. Call in a contractor to help determine if the sealants will need to be replaced.

Be sure that the sealant you use is rated for roofs and is able to stand up to the sun’s damaging UV rays; otherwise, you’ll be reinforcing that same area again in less than a year.

Final Thoughts

Summer maintenance chores are important for extending the life of your roof and for keeping your family safe and dry. We know that you would rather be spending quality time with your family, not on the roof doing chores. School will start again soon, and another summer will have come and gone.

To keep your summer free – and utilize the services available to Charleston area residents – contact Tri County Roofing.  Our friendly team will help to keep your home safe and secure.

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Realizing that your roofing system is deteriorating can be extremely Have you noticed shingles falling off your roof? Are you contending with leaks after every rainstorm? There’s a reason for that, and it might be one that you haven’t considered. Having a roof over your head is not enough. You need one that is sturdy and will keep you dry. If you’re wondering why your roof is falling apart, consider one or more of the following reasons. [Read more…] about Why Is My Roof Falling Apart?

GAF Timberline shingles are one of the most popular architectural shingles in North America. Here are a few reasons why:   [Read more…] about Homeowner Quick Facts: The Popular GAF Timberline Shingles