If you’re doing your own gutter cleaning and found granules in the gutter troughs, they’re from your asphalt shingle roof. In today’s post, roof installation and kitchen remodeling contractor Northwest Construction explains how they get into gutters, what they indicate, and — most importantly — whether or not you should be worried about them.
Why It’s Best to Do a Complete Roof Tear-Off
There are actually two ways to do your roof installation. You can either have new shingles laid over the old ones, or have the existing roof torn off completely before the new system is installed. While the former option seems simpler and more cost-effective, you’ll want to go for the latter instead. The trusted roofing […]
3 Reasons to Entrust Gutter Installation to the Pros
A correctly installed gutter system can ensure your home remains safe from unwanted water damage. However, mistakes during the actual installation process result in the opposite, leaving your home more vulnerable to moisture. This is the exact reason you should leave gutter installation to the professionals.
Is Your Roof Getting Old? Watch Out For These Signs
In the same way that you’ll require siding replacement when your siding stops performing as it should, you’ll also need to invest in roof replacement when your roofing system starts failing. Normally, you start noticing the wear when your roof begins aging past it’s prime. Unless you know exactly when your roof was installed, though, it can […]
The Damaging Effects of Moisture on the Roof
Moisture is the number one cause of roof damage and deterioration. It comes up in several unsightly ways, such as ceiling discoloration, sagging gutters, metal corrosion and rotting materials. NorthWest Construction, the leading provider of high-quality roofing and gutters in the region, talks about the factors that cause moisture damage and how you can prevent such problems […]
