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We All Like to be Green–but Avoid the Moss
If you thought that layer of green developing of your roof was a good thing–think again. Moss can root itself onto the top layer of the granules on roof tiles, cutting down on the protection that shingles provide . We’ve even seen moss grow into the wood under the...
You Still Need to Clean ’em
Recently we were asked to find out why downspouts weren’t draining on a home that had a popular, well-known gutter cover installed. These gutter covers, which are permanently affixed to the gutters, had been installed years ago. The homeowner believed that, with these...
Keeping Gutters Clean Is Essential to Protect Your Home
Most people don’t like cleaning gutters. It’s messy, it can take a while, and you have to precariously balance on a ladder or roof. In 2009, a grand total of 246,733 Americans visited the emergency room after falling off of a ladder (per the Consumer Products Safety...
Cedar Shake Roof Cleaning, Care, and Maintenance
There was a time years ago when the wooden shingle or shake roof was one of very few available types of roofing. These days, it’s a less common choice and more of an ultra-premium option, which comes with quite the price. Wooden shingles are chosen for both their...