Sunday, April 24, 2011

Connecticut Roofing Specialist, serving Easter Connecticut

Please visit our new website for Connecticut Roofing Specialist.  We serve all Connecticut roofing needs east of the river.  Fully licensed and insured, offering residential and commercial roofing services.  A roofing company that offers carpentry, flat roofs, roof repair, roof installation, rooftop decks, replacement windows, and attic insulation.
We serve the following towns in Connecticut.

Amston - 06231 
Andover - 06232
Bolton - 06043 
Columbia - 06237 
Coventry - 06238  
Crystal Lake
Ellington - 06029 
Hebron - 06248
Mansfield - 06235, 06250, 06268  
Rockville - 06066  
Somers - 06071
Somersville - 06072 
South Coventry - 06238
Stafford - 06075 
Stafford Springs - 06076  
Storrs - 06268
Talcottville - 06066 
Tariffville - 06081 
Tolland - 06084 
Union - 06076 
Vernon - 06066 
Vernon Center
Willington - 06279
Abington - 06230  
Ashford - 06278 
Ballouville - 06233  
Brooklyn - 06234
Canterbury - 06331
Chaplin - 06235 
Danielson - 06239  
Dayville - 06241 
East Brooklyn 
East Killingly - 06243  
Eastford - 06242 
Fabyan - 06245
Grosvenor Dale - 06246
Hampton - 06247
Killingly - 06239, 06241, 06243
Moosup - 06354
North Grosvenor Dale - 06255 
Oneco - 06373 
Plainfield - 06374
Pomfret - 06258 
Putnam - 06260 
Putnam Heights
Quinebaug - 06262 
Rogers - 06263
Scotland - 06264
South Killingly
South Windham
South Woodstock
Staffordville - 06077 
Sterling - 06377
Thompson - 06277 
Wauregan - 06387
Willimantic - 06226 
Windham - 06280 
Woodstock - 06281


Baltic - 06330
Bozrah - 06334 
Colchester - 06415 
East Lyme - 06333 
Franklin - 06254
Gales Ferry - 06335 
Griswold
Groton - 06340
Hanover - 06350
Jewett City - 06351
Lebanon - 06249
Ledyard - 06339 
Lisbon - 06351
Lords Point
Lyme 
Mohegan 
Montville - 06353
Morningside Park 
Mystic - 06355 
New London - 06320 
Niantic - 06357 
Noank - 06340
North Franklin - 06254
North Lyme
North Stonington - 06359 
Norwich - 06360 
Norwichtown
Oakdale - 06370
Occum
Old Lyme - 06371
Old Mystic - 06372 
Pawcatuck 
Pleasure Beach 
Poquonock Bridge 
Preston 
Quaker Hill - 06375
Salem - 06420
Sprague
Stonington - 06378
Uncasville - 06382
Versailles - 06383
Voluntown - 06384 
Waterford - 06385
West Mystic - 06388 
Yantic - 06389
Centerbrook - 06409 
Chester - 06412
Clinton - 06413 
Cobalt - 06414
Colchester - 06415
Cromwell - 06416
Deep River - 06417 
Durham - 06422
East Haddam - 06423 
East Hampton - 06424 - 
Essex - 06424
Fenwick - 06475 
Haddam - 06438 
Higganum - 06441 
Ivoryton - 06442 
Killingworth - 06417
Lake Pocotopaug 
Middlefield - 06455 
Middletown - 06457 
Moodus - 06469
Old Saybrook - 06475 
Portland - 06480
Rockfall - 06481
Saybrook Point
Westfield 
Westbrook - 06498 
Winthrop 

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

New roof in Newington Connecticut


  One of our more recent roof projects is a small ranch style home in Newington Connecticut.  This home in Newington was a rather easy roof for us to complete.  With 2 roofers and 2 roofing laborers we roofed the house in 7 hours.
  The homeowner wanted a roof that will last for the rest of her life.  She chose GAF 50 year lifetime shingles, the color Biscayne Blue.  Once we removed the old roofing we inspected the roof deck to make sure it was in good condition.  We installed an ice and water barrier along the eaves of the roof to protect against roof leaks from ice dams.  We installed new step flashing and lead counter flashing on the chimney to insure that it is also leak free.
  In addition to offering roofing services in Newington we also offer roof repair, roof maintenance, and free roofing inspections.  We are also a Connecticut Flat Roof Specialist, offering flat roof repair and flat roof installation.  Please contact us at 860 942-3555

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

How to choose your West Hartford Connecticut Roofing Contractor

  The roof on your home is probably the most important and over looked investment that you will ever make.  Water can and will destroy your home, protecting it from the elements is essential.  You will probably pay serious attention to the roof 3 times in its life span, when it gets replaced, when it needs to get replaced, and if it ever leaks.  Other than that the average home owner takes the roof for granted.

  In order to choose the right West Hartford Roofing Contractor for your homes new roof you must first do a bit of research on your style of roof.  If you have a flat roof, you do not want to hire a roofing contractor who is not familiar with installing, maintaining, and repairing a flat roof.  There are many different flat roof systems, be sure that your potential roofer is certified by the manufacturer to install the roofing medium that you choose to use.
  There are many different manufacturers of shingles for pitched roofs.  When choosing your roofing contractor for a shingle roof, be sure that they have installed the type of shingles that you would like to use.  Each roofing manufacturer has specific guidelines for the installation of their shingles, failing to follow those guidelines can void any and all roofing manufacturers warranties.

  Making sure that your roofing contractor is properly licensed and insured is a must.  Without a contractors license they are unable to pull a permit for your new roof.  If that were to occur, the town may shut down the job and levy hefty fines.  A roofer without insurance that protects you will cost much less than a properly insured roofing contractor.  That is of course unless something happens, then it could cost you your home.
  Check out your potential roofers references.  They should be able to provide at least 5 recent customers, that have a job similar to yours.  This is important, if you have a giant colonial style home with multiple layers of roofing to remove, you don't want to hire a roofing contractor who has only roofed ranch style homes.  They need to be properly equipped to roof your home, with adequate tools and knowledge of what goes into completing your project.
  In our 15 years experience we have found that many people focus solely on price.  While the cost of your new roof is important, look more for value, and compare the estimates from the different roofing contractors who bid on your roof.  Price may vary by the types of under layments that are used, by where ice and water shield is being applied, are the re-flashing all of your chimneys, what type of warranty is the roofing contractor offering?  We suggest that you look for value!
  We hope that you find this blog useful when you choose to have a new roof installed on your home.  In addition to serving West Hartford, we also offer roofing services to the surrounding towns, Avon< Farmington, Simsbury, Newington, Bloomfield, and Wethersfield.   We are properly insured and licensed, and are a Connecticut Flat Roof Specialist as well.  Please contact us for a free roof inspection and estimate. 860 942-3555