Posts by Irene Wanjiku (Roofing Contractor)
Before You Pay For A New Roof, Check The Thing That Probably Killed The Old One
Quick answer: the most ignored reason roofs die early is attic ventilation. A starved attic can pass 150 degrees on a summer afternoon,...
5 Reasons Metal Roofing Fits Seattle Homes, Starting With Moss
Ask a Seattle roofer what kills roofs here and the answer isn't rain, it's what the rain feeds. Moss and algae are the single biggest t...
When Is the Right Time to Replace Your Home’s Gutters?
The short answer has three parts:
By choice, book the work for late spring or early fall.
By age, start planning once the syst...
What to Do in the 72 Hours After a Louisiana Storm Damages Your Roof
The first thing to know is that most Louisiana homeowners with visible storm damage should not call their insurance company first. That...
What Actually Makes a Roof Anchor Point Safe in Australian Conditions
A certified anchor point does not mean a safe anchor point. This is the assumption that gets facility managers, strata committees, and ...
How Gutter Failure Damages Texas Foundations and Siding
Rain hits the roof, runs down the slope, and reaches the edge. From that point forward, the gutter system is the only thing standing be...
Roof Moss in Seattle: What Actually Removes It, What Wrecks Your Shingles, and When the Roof Is Already Too Far Gone
Professional moss removal in Seattle runs $300 to $600 for a standard residential roof. Chemical-only treatment, without physical remov...
1,500 Sq Ft Roof Replacement Cost: What the Job Actually Runs and What Inflates It
Standard asphalt shingles for a 1,500-square-foot home can cost anywhere from $7,000 to $18,000 for a complete roof replacement; most h...
Gutter Cleaning Fort Worth: Stop Water Damage Before It Starts
Clogged gutters send water toward your foundation and roof edge two repairs that cost far more than cleaning ever will.
Fort Worth g...
What EuroShield Roofing Actually Costs for Small and Large Projects
EuroShield is 1 company, not a type of roof. It is made in Calgary, Alberta, out of ground up tires, somewhere between 250 and 1,000 of...