Chase Beattie

It is typically a bad idea to disturb an existing, properly functioning roof.  They’re not waterproof, but they are water shedding, and any sort of disruption of the roofing shingles can lead to water leaking into the house. Multiple roof-related upgrades to the home can be done safely and effectively.  But if a contractor doesn’t […]

It’s easy to think your roof is working fine as long as it’s not leaking.  But waiting for a leak to address an old or damaged roof can lead to much bigger and more expensive problems later. If you see any of these 7 signs that your roof may develop a leak soon, you could

Just because the label on a roofing product says it can last a certain number of years doesn’t mean it will.  The last thing any homeowner wants to do is accidentally cause their roof to not perform properly and to need to be replaced prematurely. In this article we’ll discuss the most important things you

One of the biggest fears when hiring a roofing contractor is that they might not be as good as they can seem at first.  Homeowners can end up with big headache and losing savings because of a bad roofing contractor.  The issues these contractors can cause are near endless. If you see any of these

Roofing shingles last only as long as the amount of accumulative damage they can handle.  This damage comes from multiple factors, including rain, snow, sunlight, heat and cold. Most of these factors are unchangeable.  Your roof will get the amount of rain it gets, the amount of solar radiation it gets, and nobody can control

Nearly every roofing shingle comes with a warranty.  Homeowners often see a big number associated with the warranty – like “50 year” – and assume that they’re covered for what they’d need if something goes wrong with their new roof. But most warranties do not address some of the most important areas of concern that

Shingles are the only reliable protection from leaks for roofs with asphalt composition shingle systems.  But sometimes shingles can be blown off by heavy winds or go missing for other reasons, and leaks seem to not arise. This suggests that there may be an amount of time where if your roof is missing a shingle

One of the most important considerations homeowners have when getting a new roof is the warranty.  In the past, warranties were scarce and unreliable, and this caused a lot of headache for homeowners as well as roofing contractors. Today there are plenty of roof warranties on the market, but they’re confusing and often are sold

You never want to ignore the problem of attic condensation because it can completely destroy your roof.  This is especially true here in the Pacific Northwest, with tons of steady rain and moderate temperatures. Mold can grow rapidly in this climate, and this can lead to moisture seeping into the wood of your roof and

While roof leaks can show up anywhere and it may seem like there are all sorts of different causes, they can be broken down into these 5 main categories.  Once you understand each of these, you’ll know what to look for when examining your own roof for potential problems. 1. Misapplication of roof installation If