It’s winter. Too late for thinking about the roof?

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No, it’s not too late.  In some ways, winter is the perfect time to get an understanding of how your roof is working.  Heat loss through the roof, unequal ventilation, and similar problems are easy to detect with the roof covered (fully or partly) by snow.  The cold temperatures also help in detecting condensation and leakage issues in the attic.

Certainly, once the cold weather arrives, it is too late to do asphalt roofing, as that type of product needs the heat of the sun to properly “seal”.  However, metal roofing can be installed year-round, providing proper precautions are taken to protect both the roof and the workers.

If you’re thinking of changing your roof in spring, this is a good time to start doing the research.  Not sure about what SHOULD be considered?  Give me a call and we can arrange an interview.  I will listen and try to understand your needs and priorities, look to see what the actual situation is, and then propose some options.

If we only knew then, what we know now…

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Knowledge is a precious commodity.  It is usually appreciated after the consequences of the lack of knowledge become apparent.  If we only knew then what we know now…

There are, of course, various time-honored strategies for dealing with this.  One is blissful ignorance.  Another, related to the first,  is wishful thinking.  Still another, is finding stuff out on the internet, which bring to mind the admonition that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

This blog will share some of the insights that I have had over the almost two decades of working with people on their roofs.  The blog will look at actual examples, and discuss the lessons that can be learned.  It will explore the concerns and preoccupations of homeowners who are trying to ensure a solid roof over their heads.  And it will, if the interest is there, discuss what seems to work, and what definitely doesn’t.