When looking at the exterior of your home, your roof plays a significant role. First impressions make an impact. Your roof is one of the most visible and distinguishing components of the overall appeal of the home. A well maintained dependable roof is one indicator of the overall care a home has received. Since curb […]
Winter Roof Replacement
In order to keep your home warm and dry, especially in the Pacific Northwest, a durable, well maintained roof is essential. Most roofs need regular maintenance, but many times, we discover the need for repairs at the worst time. If you do discover a leak in the middle of a winter storm, all is not […]
How Old Is Too Old For You Roof?
Having a safe reliable roof over your family is paramount. Properly maintaining your roof is a priority for any homeowner. But over time, any roof needs repair and at some point it should be replaced. But how old is “too old” for your roof? Insurance carriers have detailed data on how long roofs are expected […]
Proper Attic Ventilation Is Important
When you are buying a new house or making repairs to your roof, it’s important to ensure the house has proper roof ventilation. Proper ventilation can prevent a whole host of issues and it’s critical to the long term health of your roof. In addition to a musty smell, a improperly vented roof can actually […]
Transitioning to Success
Article by Ms. Kirstin Grace-Simons (Madigan Army Medical Center) January 4, 2018 Guardian Roofing is a proud supporter of the GAF Roofing Academy at JBLM. (Photo courtesy of Ken Garcy/GAF Roofing Academy) Soldiers in the Career Skills Program roofing course on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. get hands-on training from local industry professional Richard Lamont, Roofing […]
Upgrade Your Insulation
In northern climates like Washington, having proper attic insulation and ventilation is extremely important to keep your house warm and moisture free. If you have insufficient insulation, you are wasting your heat in the winter and making your heating system work harder. If you have insufficient ventilation, you may be creating a moisture problem, which […]
Is It Really Necessary To Resheet Your Roof?
At some point in the lifetime of your roof, your roofing contractor may inform you that your roof needs to be replaced. In discussing the options and other considerations, you roofer may include resheeting your roof. Most homeowners would probably ask “Is that important?” If your home was built before 1970, that answer is likely […]
Roofing Maintenance & Preparing For Winter
When you own a home, you need to perform regular maintenance on it to keep it safe and secure. Most people regularly change air filters, smoke alarm batteries, carbon monoxide alarms, and check for necessary repairs. Your roof should be high on that list. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re famous for our wet, misty, […]
Roofing Material Types
Eventually, a home’s roof will need repairs because of wind, moisture, or normal wear and tear. At some point, homeowners will have to consider replacing the entire roof. By choosing the right roofing materials, you can really increase the curb appeal and even increase the overall value of your home. When you consider different roofing […]
Challenges of Roofing In Seattle Washington
Roofing In Seattle Washington Area is Rewarding With its Share Of Obstacles Making sure that you are able to keep your Seattle roof in good condition is very critical when it comes to ensuring that your home is able to stay in good shape all the time. Your roofing system is a vital part of […]
