Better roof ventilation reduces attic heat, eases the load on your air conditioner, preserves insulation performance, and helps your whole home breathe. But savings show up most reliably when ventilation is paired with solid air sealing and insulation. At All Seasons...
Ice dams are ridges of ice that form along the cold lower edge of a roof (the eaves). They occur when heat escapes from your attic, melts the snow on the upper roof, and that meltwater refreezes at the colder eaves. The resulting “dam” traps additional meltwater,...
When two roof planes meet at an inward angle, they create a channel known as a roof valley. Think of it as the highway that gathers rainwater from multiple slopes and directs it toward your gutters. Because valleys handle a concentrated flow of water, they’re one of...
Quick Answer: The Big Ways Storms Hurt Roofs Wind lifts and loosens materials, breaking seals, tearing shingles, and shifting tiles. Wind-driven rain finds gaps, soaking underlayment and decking, leading to leaks and mold. Hail bruises and cracks shingles and tiles,...
Quick Answer: Your First Moves After a Storm Stay safe and assess from the ground. Don’t climb on a wet or storm-damaged roof. Document everything. Take photos/videos of damage, water stains, and debris patterns. Stop active leaks. Use buckets, towels, and plastic...
