Posts Tagged ‘Roof’
Smart Foils are a Smart Choice
We all know how hot it gets in Southern Utah and the southwestern states. As the sun beats down on the roofs of homes, the buzzing cry of air conditioning units seem to struggle just to keep up. When the sun heats a roof, it’s primarily the sun’s radiant energy that makes the roof hot.…
Read MoreSaint George Roof Inspection
While only the birds in the sky may see every inch of your Saint George roof on a daily basis, don’t let it get left out of your regular home inspection. Roofs play a vital role in protecting your home from the elements. They block snow, rain and sun while helping to keep the temperature…
Read MoreSaint George Roof Frost
As temperatures continue to dip lower and lower this fall and winter in Saint George, inspection of the frost on your roof can show you whether your home is losing heat. As we look outside in the early morning hours, we see the roofs on the homes around us lightly blanketed with a thin layer…
Read MoreSouthern Utah Roof Leaks
The last thing any homeowner in southern Utah wants to experience when the cool, autumn, refreshing rain starts is a roof leak. Roof leaks can cause extensive damage to attics, exterior siding, stucco and siding that can be extremely pricey and difficult to repair. Many leaks in roofs go unnoticed until they have already caused…
Read MoreFrost on Roof in Southern Utah
When you look outside on a cold winter morning in southern Utah and see frost on your roof, instead of assuming that you own an ice cave, be assured that the frost layer indicates that your roof has good insulation. Frost is less likely to develop where there is an adequate supply of heat. If…
Read MoreWind and Tree Damage Roof in St. George
When the wind picks up in St. George, any tree that may be standing too close to your home that has been weakened from severe weather or improper shallow watering can fall and damage your roof and other areas of your home. Check any tree in your yard that is tall or standing too close…
Read MoreMold on Shaded Southern Utah Roof
Areas of your roof in southern Utah may stay protected from the sun and this shaded area can become susceptible to mold. Not only is mold unattractive, it can damage the shingles of your roof and grow into the areas between shingles damaging the structure below. Mold on roofs can be prevented by removing any…
Read MoreRoof Insulation
Saint George received a healthy dose of snow on rooftops this winter leaving some residents concerned about insulation. A good way to check on the insulation of your roof is to look for bare spots while your roof is covered in snow. If there is an area besides those by air vents that the snow…
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