Roof damage is a common reason for making a homeowners’ insurance claim. Nearly half of all homeowners’ insurance claims involve hail or wind damage, and most of those claims involve the roof. However, most of us don’t have much experience with these types of problems...
Replacing your roof may not be as expensive as you might expect. It’s true that a roof replacement is always going to be a significant investment. But it isn’t really a “you get what you pay for situation”, so there are plenty of ways to...
Attic insulation is a popular home improvement project because of the high return on investment. Depending on the state of your home’s current insulation, insulation replacement could pay for itself in as little as two years. However, that’s not the only benefit of adding it....
The small drip of water into the attic or a trickle of water into the side wall can lead to big issues down the road for your home or commercial building. Many Cincinnati area home and business owners don’t understand how a little leak in...
If you looked at your house through an infrared lens, the odds are that there are hot spots where heat escapes relative to the rest of the house. This is normal, and this sort of inspection is a standard part of energy audits. All the...
Here’s a common question Cincinnati roofing companies get during freezing winter weather: “What Are Ice Dams?” An ice dam occurs when there is a frozen layer of ice that traps snow in place. The snow and ice are not a problem when they remain frozen,...
Winter’s ice and snow may tell you more about the state of your roof than anything else this year. Let’s take a look at the most common, serious winter roof issues you may find. We’ll also share advice on what to do if you’re dealing...
If you have a skylight, you are a fortunate homeowner. Skylights can brighten up any room and make for an aesthetically pleasing way to open up the interior of your home. However, to prevent a disaster, that skylight has to stay watertight. Having, essentially, an...
When your roof is damaged or leaking, making the decision between a roof repair and a roof replacement can feel overwhelming, and it can be hard to know where to start. We get asked about this a lot, and we’re here to help. You obviously...
Insulation for Roofs and Attics: Why Is It Important?
You probably know that your home’s roof and attic have insulation, but you may not know why they are so important in terms of keeping your home safe and your roof in great shape. When it comes to the most vital ways to protect your roof, you should be thinking of attic insulation, roof insulation and gutters — none of which are actually part of your roof! These structures will help to keep your roof in great shape, though! Gutters keep the water moving off of your roof and away from the walls and structure of your home. Insulation in your attic and under your roof help to protect your roof from sudden and extreme changes in temperature, and help to prevent moisture buildup in the roof’s underlayers which can lead to mold and deterioration of the roofing materials from underneath. The temperature changes on the outside of your house are fine for your roof — it’s built to withstand those. But your roof isn’t meant to get hit from below with air that is significantly colder (in the summer) or significantly warmer (in the winter) than the air above it. Insulation helps to maintain a separation between your home’s interior temperature and the outdoor temperatures your roof is helping to protect you from.