Guardian Roofing Blog

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Concrete tile roofs are very durable and long-lasting roof systems that can provide a unique alternative to traditional shingle roofs. Because of their durability, most people forgo maintaining these roofs, which is a huge mistake. This is because unlike most roofs, tile roofs allow some rain and snow to get under the roofing system. It’s […]

Thank you for checking out our roof moss and algae video. If you’re like most people, you’re probably wondering what is roof moss and does it damage my roof? Let’s start with algae. Algae is the black staining that you see on roofs. It looks bad and is usually followed by moss. That’s the green […]

If you can tell there’s a soft spot on your roof, this most likely means that the substrate below the roofing material is damaged and deteriorating. This can be a result of the plywood sheeting becoming wet from rain above or from moisture not being able to escape from below and leading to mold/mildew growth […]

Many homeowners in the Seattle, Tacoma, or Bellevue area experience Roof Moss and Algae. Most people understand that this stuff makes the outside of their home un-attractive, but are unaware of how destructive the plants can be to their roof. The short video will show you what Roof Moss and Algae do, as well as […]

When it comes to roof replacement, most consumers focus on what is tangible. That is the materials the roof will be constructed of. This is very important because after all the materials will be enduring the punishment that our Seattle weather dishes out on a daily basis. But what most consumers do not take into […]

This is a question we receive on a regular basis. Many consumers are under the impression that a metal roof means a lifetime of worry free weather protection. This is partially true. Metal is an excellent material that is very durable. It is lightweight and comes in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors. […]

Guardian Roofing was called to diagnose a flat roof leak. While inspecting we found water trapped in between two roofs. This created a waving effect. Not only did this demonstrate that the top layer was not keeping water out, but it also showed that the roof was not fully adhered when installed.

Here is an example of a roof replacement in Tacoma, Washington where we removed the existing Wood Shingle roof, and installed new Plywood along with Lifetime Architectural Shingles and Lifetime Standing Seam Metal Panels

Living in the Northwest. We all know how debris from Evergreen Trees like needles and leaves makes our roof look ugly, and clogs our gutters. But most homeowners are unaware of how leaves and needles can cause roof leaks. Watch this video to see how debris on your roof can cause leaks!