Your roof is your home’s first line of defense against the elements. However, there are several things that can prevent it from doing it’s job and, in some cases, cause them to fail. Northwest Construction, your trusted roofing contractor, lists the usual reasons why roofing systems fail below:
3 Times a Roof Replacement Is More Practical Than Repairs
Sometimes, no matter how well we keep up with roof maintenance, a replacement is still inevitable. As the old saying goes, nothing lasts forever, and this is true even for your durable, high-quality roof. Since a roof replacement is a major investment, you want to do it out of necessity. But how do you know […]
Roofing 101: What Is Underlayment and Why Is It Important?
A roof is more than just the shingles or tiles. Actually, it is made up of several important components that all work together to protect what’s underneath it. However, if you are like most people, you are probably not too familiar with all the parts that make up your roof, especially the stuff that’s underneath. […]
4 Key Questions to Ask a Prospective Roofing Contractor
One of the ingredients of a successful roofing project is choosing the right roofing contractor. In today’s post, Northwest Construction helps you screen prospective contractors with these questions you should be asking them before you make your choice. 1. Are you licensed and insured? In most states, any contractor doing roofing work is required to […]
Asphalt Shingle Granules and Your Gutters
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.