“Can I Shingle Over Existing Shingles?” We get this question frequently. Roofing Layover – Shingling Over Existing Shingles In the roofing business, we call it a “layover” or an “overlay” when a client wants to put shingles on top of older shingles. It can be...
If your roof is leaking, in many cases you do not need a brand-new roof. The hardest part of roof maintenance is finding the leak. Determining where the weak spot is, in the chimney or the flashing or the joints, or in the shingles themselves,...
In Cincinnati, we have to think about our roof. Between the moisture and humidity of the area, and the rapid temperature changes, and the sudden downpours of rain and show, the Cincinnati climate is tough on a roof. Finding Cincinnati’s Best Roofer Finding a dependable,...
We love Milford, Ohio. Our roofing and siding company is based in Milford and we’d rather be here than anywhere else! We’re guessing there are a few things you don’t know about Milford so we we wanted to promote our home town with some information,...
“Can I have my roof installed during the winter?” People often ask us, why is it not a good idea to install roofs when it’s too cold outside? The simple answer is: the shingles need to seal. Roof Installation During Warmer Weather The sun’s warmth...
Much as the eyes are the windows to the soul, your windows are the eyes to your house. You can save a good deal of money by replacing those older, drafty windows with newer vinyl replacement windows. How so? You can get Energy Star-qualified windows...
Sometimes roofing companies will omit the drip edges when installing a roof. In contract negotiation, it is often the first sacrifice. Drip edges, however, protect your roof. There are many reasons why you want these in place – here are three: 1. The Eaves Need...
The wisdom of preventative, pre-emptive roof repair – strengthen the roof before it leaks, not after your living room has inches of water on the floor – is something we are often reminded of when reading school reports. Here is an article from this week,...
Naturally, questions about home insulation are very common during the colder weather. Here at Harper Siding and Roofing, we think about insulation a lot, all year round, as it is part of our daily work and we know that it keeps our customers warmer in...