If you own a home with an asphalt shingle roof, you might have noticed granules (the tiny, sand-like pieces that coat the shingles) in your gutter or at the base of a downspout. Are these loose granules alarming? Yes and no. Granule loss is expected to a certain extent, but too much of it can [...]
If you’re a homeowner with an asphalt shingle roof, you’re most likely interested in ways to slow down its aging. While it is inevitable for your investment to wear down because of long-term exposure to the elements, you can have a professional roofer conduct routine inspections to address certain issues before they affect your investment’s weather performance [...]
Despite its status as one of North America’s most popular roofing materials, asphalt shingles still get a bad rep from homeowners. That’s because this particular roof option still has several myths about it, causing many to miss out on its great benefits. But no worries — we’ll provide you some much-needed peace of mind by [...]
If you’re getting a new asphalt shingle roofing for your home this season, then you’ve made an excellent choice. Asphalt shingles are tough and beautiful, offering up to 20 years of superior weather protection with proper installation and maintenance. But this particular roofing material comes in three different types–and you’ll need to decide which one [...]
Weather can damage your asphalt shingle roofing in different ways. High winds, for example, can loosen or tear off the shingles, while hail storms can dent them and knock off their protective granules. Exposure to weather can also cause your shingles to crack or split, increasing the potential of roof leaks. But is there actually [...]