Category Archives: Roofing

How is a Homeowners Insurance Claim Managed?

Homeowners insurance

One of the hardest situations any homeowner can experience is an insurance claim. Something bad happened and hopefully, everyone in the home is safe and away from danger. After a storm, fire, or water event happens, then comes the next step of determining how to repair the damage. How should homeowners file a claim after […]

How to Tell If You Have Ice Dams

Ice dams hanging from roof.

Ice dams are among the most destructive winter phenomenon, but most homeowners are not aware of what they are and what causes them, let alone how to tell if they have them. But keeping a vigilant eye out this winter for ice dams forming along your roof can save you a lot of money in […]

The Purpose & Importance of Gutters

measuring the length of a gutter

Most homeowners don’t give their gutters much thought until the leaves start falling. We all know we should be cleaning the gutters in the spring and the fall (if not more), but most people don’t really know what purpose the gutters serve or how they protect our homes. We hope this overview will help you […]

Fall Roof Maintenance Tips

View of a home in the fall.

Winters in Northeast Ohio can be hard on roofs, but by following these fall roof maintenance tips  before the temperatures dip and the snow starts flying, you can rest easy this winter, knowing you’re protected overhead. Clear Away Debris April showers, May flowers, and summer storms all bring lots of flying and falling debris to […]

Safely Removing Icicles

safely removing icicles.

A long line of glistening icicles hanging off the edge of your roof may look beautiful, but the truth is they may be doing significant damage to your home. And that’s aside from the potential danger they pose from suddenly detaching and hitting what—or who—happens to be below. In this article, we’ll discuss how icicles […]