Knowing the age of your roof can make it much easier to plan for repairs, maintenance, and eventual replacement. But what if you bought your home years after the roof was installed and no one ever told you exactly when the work was done? You are not alone. Many...
If one part of your roof is damaged but the rest still looks fine, replacing the entire roofing system can feel unnecessary. Maybe a tree branch damaged one slope. Maybe an addition has a newer roof than the main house. Or perhaps a leak is confined to one section and...
One of the most common concerns homeowners have about metal roofing is noise. The idea is easy to understand. Rain hitting a sheet of metal sounds like it should be much louder than rain falling on asphalt shingles. But does installing a metal roof mean every summer...
As the snow finally disappears from the Pioneer Valley and the flowers begin to bloom, most homeowners turn their attention to landscaping and indoor cleaning. However, the most important part of your home’s spring tune-up is happening right above your head. The...
Winter in the Pioneer Valley is beautiful, but it is incredibly taxing on your home’s exterior. Between heavy snow loads in Ludlow and the freezing winds that sweep through Springfield, your roof takes a beating. Many homeowners wait until they see a puddle on the...
If you live in Western Massachusetts, you know the “winter dread.” It’s that moment after a heavy snowfall when the temperatures fluctuate, and you start seeing giant icicles hanging from your gutters. While they might look pretty in a photo, those icicles...
