Improper roof cleaning can be costly. Your roof only costs about 10% of your home’s value, but over the life of your home, will account for as much as 90% of repair and maintenance costs. To make matters worse, improper care and maintenance can cut the life of your roof in 1/2. That is why it is so important …
I’ve seen a lot of articles lately about having a spring checklist and getting ready for hurricane season. Here in the Sarasota, FL area, our needs are a little different from homes in the north, so I’ve taken good tips from several different sources and combined them here. Not all of them pertain to your …
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Sliding or missing tiles can be unsightly, but there is a more important reason to get them fixed promptly. Sliding or missing tiles expose your roof’s underlayment to the harsh UV rays of the sun which cause damage. What is the underlayment you ask? The underlayment is the waterproof layer of material underneath the tiles. …
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I’ve seen a few news articles blasting Governor Rick Scott of Florida for admitting that he has a 2nd roof in storage just in case a hurricane destroys the roof of his home. I’m sure his comments were meant to bring attention to hurricane season which started on June 1st and the need for Florida residents to …
Do You Have a 2nd Roof Like Governor Rick Scott? Read More »
If you or someone you know is in the market for a new roof, there are many benefits to having your home re-roofed now such reduced energy and insurance costs. You can start saving immediately on Homeowner’s Insurance. Many insurer’s offer discounts on insurance costs such as for: Secondary Water Barrier Roof Deck Nailing to …
The roofing industry is in an uproar right now. Even the NRCA (National Roofing Contractors Association) filed lawsuits against OSHA to fight the adoption of the new rules. Well, they are relatively new. These laws were actually written in 1994 or 17 years ago. Not that roofers are procrastinators. All the lawsuits went through the appeals …
It’s never been more important for homeowners to do their due diligence in checking out who they hire than in today’s economy. With this in mind, Kirkey Roofing has 4 easy steps to do your own background check. Many contractors are hanging on by a thread and homeowner’s can face great financial loss if they …
If you own a home, you know that one of the most important things to maintain is the condition of the roof. It is the first line of defense in protecting the home from nature’s harshest elements such as sun, snow, sleet, hail and wind. Understanding roofing shingle problems and common damages that can occur …