A Better Way Blog

This year the winter winds have been quite strong, blow and drifting the snow everywhere. We are now getting random calls from people who think their house roof is leaking. Many of these people are experiencing Mixed Roof Venting and Cross Venting. There are many ways...

Its spring again! This is a good time to do a little maintenance on you home. Clean the yard, wash the windows, and weed the plants. What about your roof and gutters? In the spring it’s always a good idea to check the roof. Take a good look at the shingles; you can...

Don’t panic! Don’t go up on your roof. It is dangerous and many times you can’t spot the damage. Look at the house from the ground, for visible hail damage on your home. Dented or cracked shingles. Dents in metal. Roof Leaks. Missing shingles, Shingle granular piles...

With so many businesses around, it is sometimes hard to decide on who to hire. When you need a quality job done, we recommend you hire a local contractor to help you with all your construction needs. Some that are only here because of recent storm damage, may not be...

When we re-roof our homes, we look at roofing materials for style, color and price. Many of us never give much thought to wind resistance. Shingles have a wind rating of anywhere from 60 miles per hour(mph) to 150mph. These wind ratings are tested in wind tunnels...

Yes, shingles are a very important part of your roof but there is more than just shingles to consider when replacing your roof. The black tar paper underlayment is called felt paper, and is installed between the decking and the shingles. The old felt paper has been on...