The gutter system directs water away from your home, preventing moisture damage to your roof, basement and home’s foundation. Maintaining your home is one of the most important duties of a homeowner. Among these tasks are gutter cleaning and maintenance.
Common Roof Soffit Problems
Soffit are panels that cover the space from the top of the exterior walls to the roof eaves. While its main function is to allow attic ventilation and prevent roof damage caused by wind uplift, it also provides a barrier that prevents dirt, debris and small animals from getting into the attic. In today’s post, local roofing company and home remodeler Empire Roofing & More examines the common soffit issues that you… Continue Reading
4 Weather Conditions and How They Affect Your Roof
Your roof protects your home from the elements, which means you need to choose a roofing system that can withstand them. But what are these “elements” that your roof is supposed to protect you from? In today’s post, local roofing and siding company Empire Roofing & More shares a look at common weather conditions and how they affect your roof. 1. Rain — Sloped roofs are designed to shed rainwater and prevent it… Continue Reading
Key Things to Consider When Choosing New Siding
Residential siding comes in all shapes and sizes, which can make the siding replacement process an overwhelming experience for homeowners who are doing this for the first time. In today’s post, let local home remodeler Empire Roofing & More help you with this discussion of things to consider when choosing new siding.
Roofing Basics – What Is a Soffit?
Most people are familiar with certain parts of the roof, such as the shingles and the flashing. However, there’s more to a roofing system than those two parts. One of the lesser-known components is the soffit. What is a roof soffit and what does it do? Our roofing and siding experts have the answers.
