Gutter Size: Picking the Right Size for Your Home

The rain is pouring down in torrents. Water in your gutters overflows, spills down the sides of your house, and pools around your foundation. The next day, you find a leak where all that water seeped into your basement. When it comes to protecting your home from water damage, choosing the correct gutter size is…

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From Cedar to Solar: Recent Roofing Projects in West Chester

man installing underlayment

You’ve probably seen a roof we’ve done. We’ve taken on 100s of roofing projects across West Chester.  From sleek solar solutions to intricate cedar replacements, our goal is to leave a mark on local homes.  Step into our showcase of recent projects to see just how we’re doing that. West Chester Roofing Projects Highlights January…

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Breathing Easy: The Critical Role of Ventilation in Roof Health

A roof eave with soffit ventilation vents on the underside.

What You’ll Learn How does a lack of ventilation cause shingle damage? Heat and moisture in your attic break down shingles from underneath, causing them to curl, crack, blister, and age prematurely, ultimately shortening your roof’s lifespan and increasing the risk of leaks. Roofs need to breathe! Lack of airflow might not sound as detrimental…

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Understanding the Impact of Hail Damage on Your Roof

Balls of hail on an asphalt roof.

The atmosphere is brewing up the odd weather phenomenon that’s called hail right over your head. With little warning, balls of ice are falling from the sky. Even if the hail storm is small, it can still do some major damage. Your car, air conditioner, patio furniture, and just about anything uncovered outdoors is on the chopping…

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Solar Roof Tiles and Battery Storage: The Perfect Pair

GAF solar shingles on a roof.

What You’ll Learn What is a solar battery, and how does it work with a solar roof? A solar battery stores excess energy produced by your solar roof so it can be used later, at night, during cloudy weather, or when the power goes out. Instead of sending all unused energy back to the grid,…

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When Roofing Damage Strikes: Will Insurance Cover Roof Replacement Costs?

Even when you’re diligent about taking care of your roof, sometimes dreaded and unexpected roofing damage happens. A tree limb is knocked onto your roof by Chester County winds, or a summer storm rips away your shingles. Here’s the question: Will insurance cover the cost of your roof replacement?  Insurance policies, of course, vary widely…

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