Roof repair, storm damage, Hebron, Connecticut

There is only one way to correctly nail a shingle, within a half inch of the exposure line is acceptable.  The exposure line of the shingle is called the "double lam".  This term means where the shingle is laminated together.  This is also the place, where if the shingle is nailed, holds down the shingle below it.  This is key if you would like to have the manufacturer warranty your roof for wind coverage.
  Most roofing shingles are warrantied for 100 mph wind coverage.  There are certain manufacturers standards that must be met.  Hurricane nailing pattern can range from 6 to 8 nails, certain types of starter courses must be use, certain size nails as well.  Using a roofing contractor who is familiar with these standards is key, both for the quality of your new roof, and to receive proper coverage from the manufacturer.

This building in Hebron Connecticut lost a number of roof shingles and roof caps during the most recent thunderstorm.  While the repair cost was minimal, using proper roofing techniques, and a roofing contractor who provides a life time warranty on installation, and in would have either never happened, or would have been free of charge.

Roofer Manchester Connecticut

Chasing roof leaks can be tough business.  Water can enter a roof from many different areas, and travel far from its entry point, before it shows up as a leak.  Knowing where to look is key.  Most leaks are located along roof protrusions, chimneys, pipes, skylights, and walls.
  These pictures are of a chimney that we recently repaired in Manchester Connecticut.  To properly repair a chimney leak we first remove the old flashing.  Once that is gone we can inspect to make sure that the step flashing is correctly done.  We then install either lead or copper counter flashing to pass water around the step flashing.  We next mortar all the brick lines where we placed the new lead.
  If you have leaks in your roof and wish to have a free estimate, we will happily come by and take a look, please call 860 942 3555

Manchester Connecticut Roofing Contractor, roof repair, new roof with 3 roofers.

  We have completed a number of roofs in Manchester Connecticut, as well as the surrounding towns of Windsor Connecticut as well as Vernon.  Pictured here is a recent home where we installed a new roof in Manchester Connecticut,  The roof on the home was a multiple layer rip off.  There was extensive damage to the roof deck from inadequate ventilation.  Moisture had built up in the attic causing the plywood to soften.  Once we removed the damaged plywood we then installed a new roof. We installed water and ice barrier along the eaves, and to cure the ventilation issue a ridge vent on the peak and a ventilated drip edge on the gutter eave.  With 3 roofers we completed this new roof installation in a day.

Roofer, Flat roof specialist, siding repair, Newington, Connecticut

We recently installed a new EPDM rubber roof on a portion of a home in Newington Connecticut.  The original roof leaked in many places, while it was an EPDM roof, it had been installed incorrectly, and had been a victim of many failed roof repairs.

   Last year the homeowner had hired a :flat roof specialist" to install 2 skylights.  The contractors idea of installation was cutting out the roof openings, placing the new $800 skylights in, and caulking them.  This manner of installation does not work in any way at all.
  Once we removed the 4 layers of roofing, we noticed large water stains coming down the walls.  This was a tell tale sign that the roof leaks were caused by more than just a failed roofing system.  We presented the problem to the owner, as well as a solution, and installed a new rubber roof.
   To fix the siding issues and prevent further roof leaks we removed all siding.  We installed a new vapor barrier, new insulation board, and re-flashed all windows.  We then installed a gutter on the higher roof to keep water from cascading onto the lower and bouncing off of the wall.  This new flat roof and siding system should last 20 years with proper roof maintenance.

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 

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

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