What Causes A Leaking Skylight
A skylight can be a wonderful thing, however when they begin to leak, they can become very frustrating when you can’t figure out why! Here are some top tips to help you understand what causes a leaking skylight and how to fix it. Check Your Skylight This may seem very obvious but look to see if the area around the…
The Best Roofers Care About More Than Just Your Roof
The best roofers are not just concerned with getting the job done quickly, they are concerned with other factors that can affect the job they do and their interaction with their clients. Learn about the different attributes that a professional roofing company can offer you and how they should not only be concerned about fixing your roof but also with…
The Critical Components That Every Roof Needs
Roofing systems require certain elements to protect the structure and interior of your home adequately. There are different layers beneath the Tiles, shingles or flat roof surface material that work together to form the roofing system and keep it functioning properly. When repairing a roof, roofing experts inspect the roof as a whole, not just visible damage. Different types of…
Roofing Terminology Explained
When it comes to deciding whether to repair or replace your roof, it’s in your best interests to learn some of the terminology used in the roofing industry. At ABC Roofing Corp. we believe in educating our clients and have provided this list of commonly used terminology: Eave Eaves are the lower edge of the roof overhang. They overhang keeps…
Four Qualities Of An Awesome Roofing Company
When hiring a roofing company for your project, here is a list of qualities we advise you to look out for. Realistic A roofing company who is realistic about the time it takes to complete a job, and about how much it will cost. Their realistic expectations will assist you in determining an accurate budget and timeline. Without an…
What Causes A Roof Leak?
You’ve just bought your dream home, complete with a white picket fence and the iconic tile roof. Your furniture has been delivered and you manage to get everything inside just before a routine South Florida rain storm. It is at this moment that you realize that your roof has a leak – and you have no idea what has caused…
How Bad Gutters Can Affect Your Roof
The main purpose of gutters is to divert water away from your roof and as homeowners in South Florida, where heavy rain can occur, it is essential to have an effective gutter system in place so that there is no water build up on your roof. Gutter maintenance is not always a top priority for most homeowners, but clogged gutter drains…
What Can Mold And Algae Do To A Tile Roof?
As a homeowner, the growth of algae and mold on your roof tiles is an issue that you have to pay attention to. Algae and fungi roof tile accumulation is very common in South Florida. The appearance of black streaks/stains and green-black hues on your roof is the common way to identify fungal growths. These fungal growths do not grow…
Commercial Roofing Problems: Blistering
One of the most common commercial roofing problems that requires a roof repair is blistering. Roof blisters are more likely to appear in areas with warmer weather like South Florida because the roof is exposed to more harsh sunlight during the day. Blistering is not limited to a single type of roofing system and can appear in roofs that are…
Was Your Roof Leak Repaired Properly?
Have you had a roof repair done recently? Are you certain that it was done correctly? Quality roof repairs ensure that you won’t have to deal with persistent or unsuspected roof leaks. Inferior roof repairs are often only temporary and roof leaks can easily return when they aren’t repaired properly. Let’s have a look at how a roof leak should…
