Residential Roofing

Shelter is one of the basic needs enshrined under the universal declaration of human rights. Humans have been seeking shelter since time immemorial. Over time, historic roof styles have changed to the countless options available today. Today, you can choose a roofing type, style, and material from numerous options. What is the best roof for …

Historic Roof Styles: What Makes Them Different From Modern Roofs? Read More »

Having an older roof can give your home a distinctive appearance. However, older roofs can also make it easier for heated or cooled air to escape your home, especially when they’re not properly insulated or installed. This can lead to high heating and cooling bills and a chilly or uncomfortably hot interior. How can you …

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If the time has come to replace your roof, you have probably considered shingles. Maybe you’ve looked into standing seam metal roofs, and perhaps concrete tile as well. But have you considered slate roofing? Slate became a little less popular when affordable asphalt shingles became the norm. Indeed, slate roofs do cost more than shingle …

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Why winterize your home? You have insulation in the walls, right? You have comforters and quilts, right? Winterizing your home means more than checking the fluffy stuff in your attic. It is a sure path to saving money, reducing energy demands, and improving your family’s comfort during the harsh Massachusetts winters. 

Every home has its quirks. You finally figured out what that mysterious light switch controls. You learned to smack the dryer’s sweet spot if it does not start. Yet you may still not know how often roof maintenance needs to be done on your Norwood-area home. 

Knowing when to have your heating system serviced comes with the joys of owning a Massachusetts home. Knowing when to repair roof shingles is a similar skill worth learning. 

Once you buy a home (whether newly built or new-to-you), you understand why roof maintenance is essential. Nothing puts a damper on festive occasions, holidays, or family gatherings like a roof leak. Nothing ruins an upcoming vacation quite like shelling out for unexpected roof repairs. Check out these five reasons residential roof maintenance is essential.

Mold can overtake your Norwood-area home in as little as three weeks, and you may not even know it. A common source of mold is a leaking roof. The sooner you put a stop to a leaky roof, the less chance you have of encountering smelly, nasty mold. 

You are surely familiar with the retro encabulator’s ability to provide inverse reactive current for unilateral phase detractors. No? Not surprising, since it is part of a deadpan parody of technical jargon. We all fear those strings of incomprehensible words. Homeowners may wonder, “What is a complete roof replacement?” but may be afraid to ask.