Guardian Roofing Blog

Get Jesse by Jesse Jones / KING 5 Follow: @getjesse Posted on February 25, 2014 at 12:23 AM Updated Tuesday, Feb 25 at 11:14 AM Francine Artis’ roof looks great on the outside but on the inside it’s an entirely different story.  Even worse, she can’t get the company who put up her roof to […]

Have you ever wondered how moss actually affects your roof? Watch this short video to learn more!

Any roof leak is bad news, but flat roof leaks are down right nasty. Because of the low slope on the roof, water that gets past the roof can go just about anywhere. In this case, not showing up immediately in the home led to seepage that was allowed to rot out the sub structure […]

If you are like most homeowners, you don’t lay awake at night wondering if your attic ventilation is working properly. In fact, most people think that attic ventilation is only for getting rid of hot air in the summer. This type of thinking could cost you big time! You especially want to make sure your […]

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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 […]